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Sexual violence continues to be used to humiliate opponents in conflict, as a...
Sexual violence continues to be used to humiliate opponents in conflict, as a form of torture, to inflict injury, to extract information, to stigmatize, degrade and intimidate, to destroy communities, to displace communities and groups from their land, and to intentionally spread HIV or reward fighters. We cannot continue to ignore the scourge and reiterate our firm determination to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions on such violence, while supporting efforts towards its prompt eradication and the healing and reintegration of victims and survivors.
Women are routinely subjected, to different degrees in various societies, to ...
Women are routinely subjected, to different degrees in various societies, to physical, sexual and psychological violence, and are even further victimized in situations of conflict to all sorts of brutal aggression. Despite several years of intensive action on the part of the international community, whose commitment and determination to fight sexual violence I welcome, women unfortunately continue to be victims of such violence the world over, wherever conflicts occur. The number of countries cited in the report of the Secretary-General is tangible proof of this.
States must uphold their obligations to prosecute those who perpetrate such v...
States must uphold their obligations to prosecute those who perpetrate such violence and ensure that the victims of sexual violence enjoy equal protection under the law and access to justice. There can be no place for impunity within frameworks seeking to achieve lasting peace, justice, and national truth and reconciliation. When national judicial systems fail, the perpetrators of sexual violence should be subject to prosecution under international criminal justice, the jurisprudence of which when it comes to such violence represents a major step forward. Chad believes that all States are obligated to implement the principle of zero tolerance when it comes to sexual violence against women and girls. In this regard, we would like to welcome the stringent zero-tolerance policy applied by the United Nations regarding cases of sexual violence perpetrated by members of peacekeeping contingents.
The repercussions of sexual violence for women and their loved ones are enorm...
The repercussions of sexual violence for women and their loved ones are enormous, and the victims are changed for life by what they have suffered. Not only do they often find themselves left alone with no medical or psychosocial assistance, but they are obliged to remain silent in the face of threats against them and any witnesses. The fight against sexual violence in conflict requires victims and witnesses to be protected so as to allow them to report the perpetrators of these crimes. Likewise, efforts should incorporate information, training and awareness-raising to enhance the prevention of sexual violence through capacity-building for States and other relevant stakeholders. In this regard, Chad welcomes the crucial role played by the United Nations and civil society, and encourages them to strengthen their warning systems and their cooperation with regional and subregional organizations with a view to fine-tuning a comprehensive response to issues related to sexual violence.
The wake-up calls issued by the adoption of the various resolutions of sexual...
The wake-up calls issued by the adoption of the various resolutions of sexual violence marked significant progress that must be further strengthened by the effective implementation of all of the measures they provide for. Chad recognizes the central role women can play in efforts towards peace and security in situations of conflict. Their active participation at all levels of decision-making and in the prevention and settlement of conflicts, in brokering peace and in post-conflict peacebuilding is of great importance.