Thirdly, sexual violence against women and girls in armed conflicts is one of...

Thirdly, sexual violence against women and girls in armed conflicts is one of the most horrible forms of violence, not only against civilians but against civilization itself, and it deserves our special attention. Women and girls are most vulnerable, and sexual violence has a devastating and corrosive effect on society as a whole. My delegation hopes for increased coordination among the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, UN Women, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and other relevant organizations to better tackle these atrocious crimes.