disaster
World: Remarks of SRSG Patten at the High-level Event “Combatting Trafficking for the Purposes of Sexual Exploitation by Armed and Terrorist Groups: Closing Information Gaps and Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Accountability for Survivors”, New York, 7 July
By UN Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict at ReliefWeb
· July 8, 2026
· 7 min read
. In these chaotic landscapes, we have witnessed the emergence of a horrific shadow economy, where individuals, predominantly women and girls, are sold into the nightmare of sexual slavery. Thank you for joining us at this pivotal moment to assess progress made since the adoption of Security Council
Key takeaway I am delighted to be co-hosting this event with the Permanent Representative of Denmark, Her Excellency Ms.
Why this matters
The issue of human trafficking for sexual exploitation in conflict situations has significant implications for Christian charity and ministry organizations that provide humanitarian relief and support to victims of trafficking. Many of these organizations, which are often ECFA-accredited and provide transparent financial reporting through public IRS Form 990 data, work to address the long-term physical and psychological damage inflicted on victims. The connection between trafficking and violent extremism, as highlighted in Security Council resolution 2331, underscores the need for faith-based organizations to collaborate with governments and other stakeholders to promote accountability and support survivors. As the international community works to combat human trafficking, Christian charities and ministries can play a critical role in providing aid and support to those affected, and in advocating for policies and practices that prevent trafficking and protect victims. By working together, these organizations can help rebuild societies ravaged by conflict and promote healing and restoration for survivors.
About this story
Original reporting by ReliefWeb . Christgiving surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit ReliefWeb . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: disaster ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 7 min
Get more Christgiving stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering disaster and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? . In these chaotic landscapes, we have witnessed the emergence of a horrific shadow economy, where individuals, predominantly women and girls, are sold into the nightmare of sexual slavery. Thank you for joining us at this pivotal moment to assess progress made since the adoption of Security Council
When was this published? This article was first published on July 8, 2026 by ReliefWeb and curated for Christgiving readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by UN Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict at ReliefWeb. To learn more about how Christgiving selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more disaster coverage from Christgiving, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .