"We must be aware that women and children continue to be one of the mos...

"We must be aware that women and children continue to be one of the most vulnerable categories in the context of HIV, particularly in conflict and post- conflict situations. They are frequently either combatants or victims of sexual exploitation by parties to conflict. The epidemic also negatively affects the potential of women to participate in conflict prevention and settlement. A whole range of Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security have laid a solid foundation for work in that area."