The Rome Statute of the ICC has significantly advanced international law by i...

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The Rome Statute of the ICC has significantly advanced international law by including sexual violence in the definition of crimes, in particular as a crime against humanity. The ICC therefore represents an important mechanism in the fight against sexual violence, which should be better integrated in the Security Council work on the issue.

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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform

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