Security Council Resolution 2246: Preambular.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Protection

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Security Council Agenda Geographical Topic:

Somalia

Extract:

Expressing concern about the reported involvement of children in piracy off the coast of Somalia, reported sexual exploitation of women and children in areas controlled by pirates, as well as their reported coercion to participate in activities that support piracy

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