International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: 19 June

Each year June 19 is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly on 19 June 2015.
2020 marks the sixth year of celebration of the day.
The day aims to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and 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