In conclusion, my delegation urges the Security Council to act expeditiously ...

Extract:

In conclusion, my delegation urges the Security Council to act expeditiously on the information presented to it. The paramount consideration should be that more needs to be done to protect women and girls and men and boys from the scourge of sexual violence. I support the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Protection

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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