As in any conflict situation, it is the international community's responsibil...

As in any conflict situation, it is the international community's responsibility to ensure accountability for the atrocities committed, including sexual violence. We welcome the United Nations-led peacekeeping operation to Mali, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and the deployment of a senior women's protection adviser from the outset. It is in all our interests that operations include a gender perspective and awareness of sexual violence in conflict.