Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Pakistan (Extract 3)

As one of the world’s leading troop contributing countries, Pakistan has set the highest standards in fulfilling peacekeeping mandates, including protection of vulnerable segments of population especially women and children from violence. We fully support the Secretary General’s policy of zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. Pakistan was among the first group of countries to sign the Secretary General’s voluntary compact on the subject. We have also contributed to the Trust Fund for the victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. To share our experience and promote best practices in peacekeeping, we have established a UN Peacekeeping Training Institute in Pakistan, offering specially designed modules to help peacekeepers respond effectively and protect innocent civilians from sexual violence. We also believe increased participation of female peacekeepers and encouraging more women to take up mediation roles will help in the stabilization and reconstruction phase of post-conflict rehabilitation.