I would like to take a moment to highlight the significant steps forward that...

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I would like to take a moment to highlight the significant steps forward that we have taken today with resolution 1960 (2010). First, it contains a new provision to identify parties to armed conflict that is credibly suspected of committing or being responsible for acts of rape and other forms of sexual violence. That will help our efforts to tackle impunity for crimes of sexual violence and conflict.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Implementation

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform

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