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

Exam-focused facts from the 22 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed on 19 June annually.
In 2026, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres issued a message focusing on children subjected to sexual violence in conflict.
The message highlights that sexual violence against children is a deliberate strategy used to punish communities and fracture social bonds.
The message calls for action on three fronts: protection, accountability, and prevention.
The message states that children must never be targets in war and protecting them is a legal and moral imperative for every combatant and every country.