We must do more to prevent conflict-related sexual violence and tackle more a...

We must do more to prevent conflict-related sexual violence and tackle more aggressively its perpetrators. This remains an urgent priority for the United Kingdom. Despite our best collective efforts, the culture of impunity that has grown up around this horrific crime is tough to crack. It is shocking how few of those responsible are put on trial for the crimes they commit. Governments must do more, and do so urgently. In September, the United Kingdom Foreign Secretary launched a new initiative on Preventing Sexual Violence at an event co-hosted with Michelle Bachelet, Zainab Bangura, and the International Campaign to Stop Rape and Gender Violence in Conflict. The initiative aims to replace the culture of impunity with one of deterrence, increasing the number of perpetrators of sexual violence brought to justice. We will work closely with the United Nations, international partners and civil society to launch a sustained campaign and to build a global partnership to prevent sexual violence in conflict.