Question: On which date ‘International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict’ was observed throughout the world for ‘eradication of sexual violence in the conflict’?
(a) June 18
(b) June 17
(c) June 20
(d) June 19
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On June 19, 2018, ‘International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict’ was observed throughout the world for ‘eradication of sexual violence in the conflict’.
- The main theme of this day in the year 2018: “The Plight and Rights of Children Born of War”.
- This day is celebrated in order to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes.
- It is remarkable that On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Reference:
http://www.un.org/en/events/elimination-of-sexual-violence-in-conflict/index.shtml