We strongly advocate further support for the agenda on women and peace and se...

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We strongly advocate further support for the agenda on women and peace and security at all levels, national, regional and global, and today's debate is a good and valuable step in that direction. As indicated in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2014/181), sexual violence in conflict is one of the greatest and most persistent injustices in the world today. It is also one of the most neglected.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

General Women, Peace and Security

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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