Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Switzerland (Extract 3)

Extract:

We are not only talking about women’s empowerment. Men also need empowerment and education in order to transform traditional gender-relations and put an end to harmful behavioural patterns. Including men and boys as allies, as potential victims or perpetrators, and as champions for gender-equality – is crucial in any conflict and violence prevention strategy.

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