When sexual violence is not addressed in the early stages of mediation, such ...

When sexual violence is not addressed in the early stages of mediation, such as in ceasefire agreements, it usually remains
ignored throughout the whole peace process. We therefore call on the Security Council and all relevant actors to increase
efforts to promote women's participation in peace negotiations and mediation and to meet the specific concerns of
women during post conflict reconstruction. The Security Council should also, hand in hand with the General Assembly,
address the lack of women as lead peace mediators, including by encouraging the Secretary-General to appoint women
to such positions and to ensure that adequate gender expertise is provided in peace processes.