Statement of Luxembourg at the December 20 Debate on Human Trafficking
Extracts to this Statement:
SGBV
Extract:
First, at the United Nations level, we must strengthen the link between combating human trafficking and the implementation of efforts to end sexual violence and grave violations of children’s rights in conflict situations.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
SSR
Extract:
Finally, at the national level, we are in the process of completing our legislative arsenal. A bill is currently before Parliament that proposes in particular to punish any client soliciting the services of a sexually exploited victim of human trafficking.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform
General
Extract:
Today they bear witness to the fate of too many civilians — men, women and children — in Syria and Iraq, but also in Nigeria, Somalia and Central Africa. Let us hear their call.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
General Women, Peace and Security