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Women and girls continue to be specifically targeted in conflicts and sexual ...
Women and girls continue to be specifically targeted in conflicts and sexual violence is often used as a tactic of war. Women and girls are also vulnerable in post-conflict situations, especially in contested political processes, ceasefires and the early days of the implementation of peace agreements.
Needless to say, the elimination of the root cause of conflicts is the best w...
Needless to say, the elimination of the root cause of conflicts is the best way to prevent sexual violence and address impunity.
Secondly, every conflict resolution effort or peace and mediation process has...
Secondly, every conflict resolution effort or peace and mediation process has a gender dimension. As such, ensuring and increasing women's participation in all aspects of decision-making and policy processes related to the protection of international peace and security is necessary
Further emphasizing the particular vulnerabilities and addressing the specifi...
Further emphasizing the particular vulnerabilities and addressing the specific needs of women and girls in the protection of civilians framework is a third way forward. Three sets of efforts are of particular, practical importance, namely: disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts; security sector reform; and capacity-building in the judicial sector.