To protect women from sexual violence in armed conflict, there is much that t...

To protect women from sexual violence in armed conflict, there is much that the international community can do. In that connection, I wish to emphasize the following four points.First, the protection of women from sexual violence needs to be tackled at its source. Only when armed conflict is effectively prevented can there be real protection for women and their rights and interests. In that context, the international community should be committed to preventive diplomacy to settle disputes through dialogue, consultation and other peaceful means.