A huge step forward for women living in war situations

Finally the United Nations has recognized that women are at the forefront of war's atrocities, and that their bodies are constantly used and abused for military and political reasons. This UN resolution will hopefully lead to a higher scrutiny from the international community on war-driven areas and less impunity for sexual crimes committed during war.

BBC article:

UN classifies rape a 'war tactic'

The UN Security Council has voted unanimously in favour of a resolution classifying rape as a weapon of war.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7464462.stm