However, our group is concerned about elements in the report indicating the s...

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However, our group is concerned about elements in the report indicating the systematic and widespread use of sexual violence as a tool of intimidation and social control. In addition, the report highlights the continued use of sexual violence as a means of displacing populations, as well as the pregnancies resulting from sexual violence and the plight of children born of rape, which requires much more attention

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Disarmament

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