The Security Council should also reaffirm its commitment to integrating the g...

The Security Council should also reaffirm its commitment to integrating the gender equality dimension and the protection of civilians from sexual and gender-based violence into the mandates of peacekeeping operations. The connections between violence against women and the ability of women to participate in conflict prevention and management, as well as in peacebuilding and development, must be better understood. Local populations need a focal point for reporting instances of sexual violence. Furthermore, sexual exploitation or abuse by United Nations troops or United Nations staff is totally unacceptable.