Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Brazil (Extract 2)

The increase in the number of women in United Nations peacekeeping operations and in peacebuilding initiatives is a central element in advancing the prevention of and response to sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations, including in cases of sexual abuse and exploitation. It also represents the positive contributions to various aspects of conducting multidimensional operations, in particular by improving interaction with women in local societies and contributing to the effectiveness of monitoring and investigating reports of abuse.