Security Council Resolution 1820: An Imperfect but Necessary Resolution to Protect Civilians from Rape in War Zones

Authors

Melissa Goldenberg Goldstoff, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the significance and limitations of UN Security Council Resolution 1820, which recognizes rape as a war crime and a threat to international security. While the Resolution is a crucial step forward in protecting women during armed conflicts, it is argued to be imperfect due to its incomplete implementation mechanisms and potential to undermine earlier resolutions like Resolution 1325, which emphasizes women's roles in peace-building.

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | International Law | Law | Sexuality and the Law

Recommended Citation

Melissa G. Goldstoff, Security Council Resolution 1820: An Imperfect but Necessary Resolution to Protect Civilians from Rape in War Zones, 16 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 491 (2010).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol16/iss3/4