Women have an increased risk of health threats and diseases when exposed to conflict Ensuring women and girls have access to health services is necessary to meet the basic needs of women in conflict and post-conflict countries. In addition, HIV/AIDS poses an increased risk to women in conflict, as well as threat to international stability and security.

 

Relevant clauses in SCR 1325 (2000)
OP6

Relevant clauses in SCR 1820 (2008)
OP13

'Urges all parties concerned, including Member States, United Nations
entities and financial institutions, to support the development and strengthening of
the capacities of national institutions, in particular of judicial and health systems,
and of local civil society networks in order to provide sustainable assistance to
victims of sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situation'


Relevant clauses in SCR 1888 (2009)
None

Relevant clauses in SCR 1889 (2009)
None

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