The Foreign Office has released a powerful video highlighting its ongoing campaign to end sexual violence during periods of conflict.
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The 16-year-old narrator of the clip, entitled "Don't believe the thumbnail, this video is the stuff of nightmares", calls for those responsible to be brought to justice and says it is time to let governments know "enough is enough".
The animation, produced with creative agency Don’t Panic, has been released a week before the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict takes place in London.
The three-day summit is being held in the ExCel Centre and chaired by Foreign Secretary William Hague and Special Envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Angelina Jolie.
A social media campaign has also been launched calling for global action, with embassies around the world posting #TimeToAct pictures on Twitter.
Colombia is taking a stand against sexual violence #TimeToAct @end_svc
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Colombia is taking a stand against sexual violence #TimeToAct @end_svc
11:00 PM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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Next week’s summit is the largest-ever gathering on the subject of sexual violence in conflict, with over 145 governments and NGOs taking part.
HMA Hamish Cowell & Lt Cmdr Mark Redmayne, the commanding officer of HMS Blyth, say it is #TimetoAct.
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HMA Hamish Cowell & Lt Cmdr Mark Redmayne, the commanding officer of HMS Blyth, say it is #TimetoAct.
3:55 PM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The event will focus on agreeing action to remove impunity for the perpetrators of crimes of sexual violence during periods of conflict.
#TimeToAct on ending sexual violence in conflict. 10-13 June London summit @end_svc. Great support from Iceland
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#TimeToAct on ending sexual violence in conflict. 10-13 June London summit @end_svc. Great support from Iceland
9:53 PM - 31 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
It will also try to develop international coordination and provide support for survivors.
Tokyo helps tell the world it's #TimetoAct to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. Share pics using #TimeToAct @end_svc
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Tokyo helps tell the world it's #TimetoAct to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. Share pics using #TimeToAct @end_svc
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From Tuesday morning there will be 84 hours of action around the world highlighting the campaign, including illuminating iconic landmarks.
@UKinCameroon joins #TimeToAct
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@UKinCameroon joins #TimeToAct
3:33 PM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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@ukiniraq DHMA Mark Bryson-Richardson joins the campaign #TimeToAct
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@ukiniraq DHMA Mark Bryson-Richardson joins the campaign #TimeToAct
1:26 PM - 01 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
HMA James Watt supports Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict @end_svc! #TimeToAct is now. Share a photo of your own!
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HMA James Watt supports Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict @end_svc! #TimeToAct is now. Share a photo of your own!
9:51 PM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
We must work together to counter mythology that rape is an inevitable consequence of war #timetoact @ukinaustralia
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We must work together to counter mythology that rape is an inevitable consequence of war #timetoact @ukinaustralia
5:50 AM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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Join the Global Pledge to 'End Sexual Violence' with your picture with #Timetoact Tweet it to us and @end_svc #UAE
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Join the Global Pledge to 'End Sexual Violence' with your picture with #Timetoact Tweet it to us and @end_svc #UAE
4:25 PM - 01 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
.@UKinMalaysia believes it's #TimeToAct against #sexualviolence in conflict @end_svc
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.@UKinMalaysia believes it's #TimeToAct against #sexualviolence in conflict @end_svc
6:34 AM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
We in #Helsinki believe it is #TimeToAct against sexual violence in conflict! @end_svc
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We in #Helsinki believe it is #TimeToAct against sexual violence in conflict! @end_svc
2:02 PM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
.@end_svc It's #TimeToAct to end #sexualviolence in conflict. #Houston doing its part to tell the world
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.@end_svc It's #TimeToAct to end #sexualviolence in conflict. #Houston doing its part to tell the world
7:32 PM - 30 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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Help us tell the world that it is #TimeToAct to end #sexualviolence in conflict. Share a photo using #TimeToAct
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Help us tell the world that it is #TimeToAct to end #sexualviolence in conflict. Share a photo using #TimeToAct
8:15 AM - 30 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Chicago's @DivvyBikes featured in our #TimeToAct against #sexualviolence pic - just in time for Women's Bike Month!
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Chicago's @DivvyBikes featured in our #TimeToAct against #sexualviolence pic - just in time for Women's Bike Month!
11:12 PM - 30 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
.@SimonManleyFCO and his family against sexual violence in conflict @end_svc #timetoact
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.@SimonManleyFCO and his family against sexual violence in conflict @end_svc #timetoact
6:28 PM - 31 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
.@end_svc Staff here in #Canada have answered your call. It's #TimeToAct to end #sexualviolence in conflict -
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.@end_svc Staff here in #Canada have answered your call. It's #TimeToAct to end #sexualviolence in conflict -
4:10 PM - 30 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
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Lebanese NGO @womeninfrontlb: helping tomorrow's women leaders - and supporting @end_svc #TimeToAct
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Lebanese NGO @womeninfrontlb: helping tomorrow's women leaders - and supporting @end_svc #TimeToAct
10:00 AM - 03 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
#TimeToAct folks! So say the cast of @HiddenFCO - come to @end_svc @WilliamJHague & @FCOHumanRights June 10-12,London
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#TimeToAct folks! So say the cast of @HiddenFCO - come to @end_svc @WilliamJHague & @FCOHumanRights June 10-12,London
11:17 PM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The British high commissioner and defence minister in Sierra Leone recently took part in a 10-mile march against rape and sexual violence. The first lady and the vice president were also involved.
HC Peter West and Defence Minister Conteh out in front #TimeToAct #SierraLeone
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HC Peter West and Defence Minister Conteh out in front #TimeToAct #SierraLeone
6:04 PM - 02 Jun 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
As well as the main summit, a fringe event is also taking place at the ExCel Centre from Tuesday.
Team #timetoact photo in front of Big Ben. Proud to be working on @end_svc summit
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Team #timetoact photo in front of Big Ben. Proud to be working on @end_svc summit
5:07 PM - 29 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
