At the outset, the Government of Rwanda once again condemns all forms of viol...

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At the outset, the Government of Rwanda once again condemns all forms of violence against women and girls worldwide, especially in conflict and post- conflict zones. As previously stated in the Council, we believe that sexual violence in conflict should be qualified as sexual terrorism.

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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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