Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

“The UAB has also made significant strides in the fight against human trafficking and developed national legislation to stand firmly against this heinous crime.”

‘Gender equality and the empowerment of women and youth is pursued in all levels of decision making. Tuvalu has formulated in 2012 a "Family Protection Bill" that aims at safeguarding our women and girls against sexual and gender based violence, domestic violence and rape.

“We also believe that women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities must be treated fairly and encouraged to participate fully in all aspects of life. Particularly in situations of conflict, vulnerable groups are often at the greatest risk of violence. We therefore support the UN initiative to end sexual violence in conflict”

“As we speak, there are several major conflicts going on, causing death and suffering, hunger and diseases, rape and sexual violence. Depriving men, women and children of their right to a prosperous life and a future of hope. Focus on fragile states will remain necessary.”

"Gender equality is first and foremost a question of ensuring the same human, economic and social rights for half of the world's population. Something that should be self evident. Still every year, one billion women are subject to sexual or physical violence. Still women are refused equal access to health services, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.

“We welcome UN Women's new Executive Secretary, Madam Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and assure her of our cooperation. We note with concern UN Women 2013-2017 Strategic Plan is under funded. We call for political and financial support for the Plan. We support the Executive Director's call that priority be given to the economic empowerment of women in rural areas.

“We have also enacted the Sexual Offences Act 2012 to address the specific issue of sexual violence against women and girls. Sierra Leone will continue to collaborate with the United Nations and other interested partners in promoting the enactment of the Gender Equality Bill to enhance women's participation in the decision-making process.”

“Today, women are still the victims of discrimination and violence in many parts of the world, also in the most developed countries. In the poorest regions of our planet, maternal mortality remains a challenge. Moreover, women are the most vulnerable to HIV infection. Trafficking in women is far from being solved.

“We are mindful of the fact that all over the world women and children are among the most vulnerable in our societies. And so we have instituted a clear and assertive zero tolerance policy in this regard. Violence against women and children must not be seen as either a "personal" or a "family" matter, but instead, it should be seen as a socially destructive behavior demanding judicial intervention.

“In addition of a strong support to furthering the concept and structural development of the UN peace-building and peacekeeping capacities, Montenegro recognizes the importance of the rule of law and protection of civilians, in particular women and children, and advocates consistent realization of the mandate of UN missions in this field.