Women activists in many parts of the world suffering from armed conflict are ...

Women activists in many parts of the world suffering from armed conflict are struggling in their efforts to bring public attention to the fact that women and children, including infants, are faced with extremely high levels of violence, including sexual violence and abuse, by men. Its ongoing effects, long after war is over, should be a primary concern to those who advocate greater inclusion of women in peace-building institutions. Strategies to prevent violence against women during armed conflict also include strategies to protect women's participation in reconstruction and democ-acy-building projects in its aftermath. We believe therefore that the Security Council should ensure the prompt and effective implementation of its resolution 1820.