Rape 'increasingly used' as weapon of war

There are concerns sexual violence is increasingly being used as a tactic of war.

There are concerns sexual violence is increasingly being used as a tactic of war.

Academics, members of the military and aid groups have gathered in Canberra for a roundtable discussion on the role Australia can play in preventing sexual violence in conflict.

Michelle Higelin from Action Aid was at the meeting, and spoke with Thea Cowie about why sexual violence is increasingly used in conflict.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)