Sexual violence in war zones at 'worst ever' as drive to protect women falters

Fall in global funding and weak UK initiative hamper attempts to save Rohingya and help victims in other conflict areas The head of UN Women has condemned the inadequate response to the widespread use of rape and sexual violence in conflicts, and warned that the amount of money dedicated to fighting such war crimes is shrinking. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, executive director of the UN organisation dedicated to gender equality and empowerment, said "new types of violence and torture, worse than anyth...