Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Slovenia (Extract 1)

All perpetrators should be held accountable. It is of the utmost importance to prevent the trend of continuous sexual violence by fighting impunity. In that regard, the role of international criminal justice has been recognized, in particular that of the International Criminal Court. At the same time, we recall that the primary responsibility to protect civilians and bring perpetrators to justice rests with States. The international community must therefore assist States in addressing all these issues, such as when it comes to investigating and prosecuting perpetrators, including United Nations and other peacekeeping personnel.