Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Ukraine
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Ukraine (Extract 1)
We note with deep concern that sexual violence has become a routine tactical element of war in many conflicts. Rape, sexual slavery, forced marriage and sexual torture constitute abhorrent violations of human rights and human dignity. In some instances, they surpass the level of war crimes and reach the scale of crimes against humanity or a genocidal slaughter.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Ukraine (Extract 2)
Ukraine considers equal and full participation of women in all activities in the area of prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace-building and peacekeeping, to be of utmost importance. In my country, the ongoing fulfillment of the National Action Plan (NAP) for Implementation of 1325 for 2016–2020 is aimed at achieving greater participation of women in decision-making, in particular in the matters of national security and defense and peacemaking, as well as ensuring protection of women and girls, including prevention and response to gender-based violence.