Statement of Nigeria at the March 15 Debate on Forced Labour
SGBV
The sexual exploitation of women and girls, including sexual enslavement, forced marriage and forced prostitution are among the grave factors underpinning human trafficking during and in the wake of conflicts. Such exploitation is used by extremist groups, such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), Boko Haram and their affiliates to generate revenue, as well as reward and retain terrorist fighters. The unanimous adoption of resolution 2331 (2016) condemned the sale of, or trade in, persons seized by terrorist organizations and other groups for purposes of sexual slavery and exploitation and forced labour.
Protection
Today, it is estimated that more than 60 million women, children and men are fleeing conflicts, escaping wars or seeking a better life. Having established that most victims of trafficking are women and girls, it is only appropriate for our responses to include special attention to their rights.