Statement of European Union, October, 2015

Extract:

We will also continue to support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Zainab Bangura, and all work aimed at an integrated approach to prevent and punish acts of sexual violence, as well as to bring justice, services and reparation to its victims. We commit to put EU's full weight behind the Istanbul Convention to fight violence against women, through prevention, protection and prosecution.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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