We welcome resolution 1888 (2009), adopted on 30 September, on sexual violenc...

We welcome resolution 1888 (2009), adopted on 30 September, on sexual violence during armed conflicts. However, sexual violence is far from being the only problem with respect to violations of women's rights. We must bear in mind that women and children continue to fall victim to premeditated attacks, including terrorist acts, indiscriminate or excessive use of force, as well as other violations of international humanitarian law. The varied nature of violence should lead us to devote due attention to all its categories. In that connection, we view resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) as complementing resolution 1325 (2000), which sets out the general parameters for the protection of women in armed conflicts.