Preventing sexual violence should be our highest priority. Unfortunately, in ...

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Preventing sexual violence should be our highest priority. Unfortunately, in many conflict situations, national Governments and the United Nations alike have failed to protect civilians from violence. Widespread impunity in conflict situations has led to a culture of impunity and the “normalization” of sexual violence after the conflict has ended.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Conflict Prevention

Protection

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform

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