The adoption of resolution 1960 (2010) in December 2010 was one element of a ...

The adoption of resolution 1960 (2010) in December 2010 was one element of a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the existing legal toolkit for tackling conflict-related sexual violence. We believe that the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements established under that resolution should allow for the collection of objective, reliable and credible data on acts of sexual violence. We would also like to see these arrangements serve as a basis for comprehensive strategies to counter sexual violence by strengthening preventive measures, improving medical and psychological support services, and ensuring access to justice for victims. My delegation would also like to commend the efforts made by the Council to combat sexual violence, in particular with respect to the preparation of the terms of reference for women's protection advisers, in cooperation with the Department of Political Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.