Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Morocco
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Morocco (Extract 1)
First, the root causes of conflict-related sexual violence must be addressed, promoting peacebuilding and sustainable human development and encouraging national efforts to end gender-based discrimination.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Morocco (Extract 2)
Secondly, access to justice for victims must be strengthened, and impunity must be combated by bringing the perpetrators and those responsible for sexual violence to justice.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Morocco (Extract 3)
Thirdly, the participation of women in discussions on conflict prevention and resolution, the maintenance of peace and security and post-conflict peacebuilding must be facilitated, and the empowerment of women and their full and equal participation in decision-making must be supported.
Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, April 2018: Morocco (Extract 4)
Fifthly, cooperation with local actors and community leaders is crucial, as they can identify precursor signs of acts of sexual violence, provide earlywarning systems and propose appropriate prevention and protection strategies.