Statement of Austria at the March 15 Debate on Forced Labour

Extracts to this Statement:

protection, SGBV

Extract:

Trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation still constitutes more than half of all trafficking cases, and women and girls are overwhelmingly affected by it. Violence against women, sexual exploitation and forced marriage — as often displayed in conflict settings — illustrate that gender inequality forms part of the overall problem.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Protection

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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