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United Nations, New York, 17 May 2010 - UN Action's new international Stop Rape Now PSA . Add your crossed-arm photo to a growing global coalition calling for action to end sexual violence as a tactic of war and impediment to peace. Go to www.stoprapenow.org, to learn more and take action. Produced by UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action), this public service announcement features UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron, UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman, Ex-Force Commander Major General Patrick Cammaert, Leymah Gbowee from the Women Peace and Security Network, and Director of Panzi Hospital Dr. Denis Mukwege. UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action) unites the work of 13 UN entities with the goal of ending sexual violence during and in the wake of conflict. It is a concerted effort by the UN to improve coordination and accountability, amplify programming and advocacy, and support national efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond effectively to the needs of survivors. For more information, please visit: http://www.stoprapenow.org