Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Belgium

As we speak, sexual violence against women and girls and men and boys continues in conflict zones throughout the world, and those responsible for such acts often go unpunished. Belgium is deeply concerned about the instances of sexual violence met with impunity mentioned in the report (S/2018/250) of the SecretaryGeneral, and urges all parties concerned to follow his recommendations so as to bring justice the perpetrators, rehabilitate the victims of sexual violence and ensure that such violence is not repeated [...] My country will also continue to support the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict