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Conflict-related sexual violence is pervasive, although, as the report clearl...
Conflict-related sexual violence is pervasive, although, as the report clearly states, it is almost universally underreported due to factors such as stigma, reprisals and the targeting of survivors and those who support them, including humanitarian workers, human rights defenders and journalists
However, our group is concerned about elements in the report indicating the s...
However, our group is concerned about elements in the report indicating the systematic and widespread use of sexual violence as a tool of intimidation and social control. In addition, the report highlights the continued use of sexual violence as a means of displacing populations, as well as the pregnancies resulting from sexual violence and the plight of children born of rape, which requires much more attention
Ceasefire and peace agreements should contain provisions that stipulate confl...
Ceasefire and peace agreements should contain provisions that stipulate conflict-related sexual violence as a prohibited act in the definition of a ceasefire, and amnesty provisions must not be applicable to crimes of sexual violence.
Furthermore, parties to conflict have to provide remedy and assistance to vic...
Furthermore, parties to conflict have to provide remedy and assistance to victims and survivors of sexual violence, including health-care services
We also call upon the members of the Security Council to use all means at the...
We also call upon the members of the Security Council to use all means at their disposal to address sexual violence in armed conflicts, including by making referrals to the International Criminal Court and other relevant actions.
Strengthening civil society, including grass-roots women's organizations and ...
Strengthening civil society, including grass-roots women's organizations and networks that provide assistance to victims and survivors of sexual violence in conflict, can enable the restoration of dignity and respect and provide the necessary skills, treatment and care to empower individuals to protect themselves and defend their rights.