Despite those notable developments, the grim reality of today is that civilia...

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Despite those notable developments, the grim reality of today is that civilians are still casualties of conflicts and the direct targets of abduction, sexual violence and the denial of humanitarian access. Recent developments underscore the increasing difficulty that we face in addressing the five core challenges articulated in the Secretary-General's report, contained in document S/2009/277.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Protection

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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