Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Spain (Extract 2)

We observe how sexual violence is sometimes a factor in forced displacements in situations such as Colombia, Iraq or Syria; the risk does not disappear in refugee camps; and the fear of being sexually assaulted inhibits many displaced people from returning to their communities. The case of the Rohingya is particularly worrisome. We are convinced that the global compact refugee negotiations provide a good opportunity to address sexual violence in these contexts.