Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Estonia
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Estonia (Extract 1)
Survivors should always be provided with the option to document their cases for future accountability processes. In this regard, the role of the International Criminal Courtensuring the effective investigation and prosecution of sexual and gender-based crimes cannot be highlighted enough. Also, the work of UN Women and Justice Rapid Response is important, as its joint Expert Roaster has provided an effective tool for deploying experts that investigate and document sexual violence in conflict-driven zones.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Estonia (Extract 2)
Estonia is fully committed to tackle gender- based violence and has a comprehensive Development Strategy for Reducing Violence from 2015 to 2020 domestically. It lays out concrete activities on how to reduce and prevent violence in its various forms, including sexual violence. Globally, Estonia has been a strong supporter of the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Ms. Pramila Patten and her mandate
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Estonia (Extract 3)
Intergovernmental cooperation is extremely significant, however, everyone needs to be heard. Civil societies and non-governmental organizations, and in particular, women’s organizations have the ability to provide new insight and data that could otherwise be missed. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that NGO-s have larger platforms and more access in the UN meetings and Forums.