Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Portugal
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Portugal (Extract 1)
It is therefore essential to ensure that all necessary measures are taken, to strengthen justice mechanisms, to hold accountable those responsible for sexual violence, and to end impunity. It is also of the utmost importance to address the persistent barriers that prevent reporting wartime sexual violence. We need more effective and rigorous investigations for bringing to justice the perpetrators of all these crimes.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Portugal (Extract 2)
Preventing sexual violence in conflict is possible only if all stakeholders are involved in finding durable solutions. In that regard, it is essential to work closely with civil society. Civil society organizations often play an instrumental role in ensuring the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, including by complementing the work done by military, security and civilian personnel in conflict and post-conflict settings and in emergency situations.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Portugal (Extract 3)
Portugal values the fact that the Council continues to give its attention to the women and peace and security agenda, which is an essential tool for preventing conflict and for ensuring more effective responses to today’s complex crises.