Report of the Secretary-General: Release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts

Date:

Monday, December 11, 2017

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Protection

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

United Nation Theme:

Background

The present report has been prepared in response to the request contained in resolution 60/1 of the Commission on the Status of Women on the release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts. It includes information from Member States and provides an update on attention given to issues relating to the topic in intergovernmental processes.

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Report of the Secretary-General: Release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts

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