The recent report of the Secretary-General warrants serious consideration, gi...

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The recent report of the Secretary-General warrants serious consideration, given the overwhelming evidence that sexual violence in situations of armed conflict and post-conflict remains systemic and widespread in many parts of the world. We are conscious that the consequences of those egregious crimes are devastating for affected communities.

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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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