Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Slovenia
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.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Slovenia (Extract 2)
Conflict-related sexual violence is not only a humanitarian or human rights issue, but a security issue as well. It impedes women in particular from participating in peace and political processes and in post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation. Preventing and responding to conflict-related sexual violence are important elements in efforts to empower women and achieve gender equality. Sexual and gender-based violence presents a barrier to women’s participation, not only in peace-related and postconflict activities but also in everyday life.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Slovenia (Extract 3)
Slovenia is addressing the correlation between conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence in two draft strategic documents to be adopted this year. The new action plan on the implementation of Security Council resolutions on women and peace and security for the period 2018-2020 addresses conflict-related sexual violence with activities devoted to accountability, education and training.