United Nations representative Zainab Hawa Bangura will speak on sexual violence during times of conflict at a lecture on the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s campus Wednesday.
Bangura’s lecture, “Sexual Violence in Areas of Armed Conflict,” will cover worldwide scope of sexual violence and its impact on the development of communities. She will also discuss what can be done to eliminate rape as a factor in war.
As a result of Bangura’s efforts to engage a variety of groups in these issues, the U.N. is now working on a resolution to end sexual violence in conflict as well as punishing sexual violence crimes.
Prior to her involvement with the U.N., Bangura was a key member in developing national programs to promote affordable health care internationally.
This lecture is open to the public and will take place in Memorial Union’s Great Hall at 7 p.m.
