Women are routinely subjected, to different degrees in various societies, to ...

Women are routinely subjected, to different degrees in various societies, to physical, sexual and psychological violence, and are even further victimized in situations of conflict to all sorts of brutal aggression. Despite several years of intensive action on the part of the international community, whose commitment and determination to fight sexual violence I welcome, women unfortunately continue to be victims of such violence the world over, wherever conflicts occur. The number of countries cited in the report of the Secretary-General is tangible proof of this.