{
  "id": 19505629,
  "title": "Israel leads development of first UN toolkit on documenting terror-related sexual violence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/israel-leads-development-of-first-un-toolkit-on-documenting-terror",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T14:36:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-914586"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israel is spearheading the creation of the first-ever United Nations toolkit aimed at assisting emergency responders in identifying, documenting, and preserving evidence of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) at terrorist attack sites. This groundbreaking guide, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), marks a significant step forward in addressing the often-overlooked issue of SGBV in terrorism contexts.\n\nAt the core of this initiative is the work of Prof. Yifat Biton, President of Achva Academic College and the head of the RAIA Project, an Israeli research organization dedicated to combating sexual violence in terrorism. Biton's research, including her 100-page report published in 2024, has been instrumental in shaping the contents of the toolkit. The project, which involves partnerships with the governments of Germany, Switzerland, and Nigeria's National Counter Terrorism Center, aims to provide essential tools to medical personnel, police officers, and emergency volunteers.\n\nThe primary objective of the toolkit is to equip first responders with practical strategies for documenting crimes and preserving evidence, thereby aiding in the prosecution of perpetrators and ensuring the safety, dignity, and privacy of survivors. The guide is expected to be adopted by international humanitarian organizations, including UN agencies, as early as the beginning of 2027.\n\nDuring a recent strategy meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, Israel's special envoy for Women, Peace and Security, Sarah Weiss Ma udi, emphasized the importance of this project in supporting victims and securing justice for them and their families. Weiss Ma udi highlighted how the October 7 attacks, and the world's subsequent disregard for the crimes committed by Hamas, underscored the critical need for such comprehensive resources. She expressed gratitude to Israel and Switzerland for their contributions to the guide and paid tribute to the survivors and victims of terrorism.",
  "summary": "Israel is partnering with the governments of Germany and Switzerland and Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Center for the project.",
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    "Israel leads development of UN toolkit for documenting terror-related sexual violence.",
    "Prof. Yifat Biton's research crucial in shaping toolkit contents.",
    "Toolkit expected adoption by international humanitarian organizations in 2027."
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}