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

Victims of both genders are often deprived of protection and access to justice [...]  The Human Security Network therefore joins today’s appeals and calls on the Security Council and Member States to redouble their efforts, particularly in the fight against impunity. We must recognize the essential role of international criminal justice, in particular that of the International Criminal Court, in deciding cases of sexual violence in conflict situations.