The DPKO and the Department of Field Support stand ready to provide the neces...

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The DPKO and the Department of Field Support stand ready to provide the necessary support to encourage Governments to institutionalize the prohibition and prevention of and accountability for

conflict-related sexual violence through the development of policies and national security sector training. We must recognize the close links between time-bound commitments and security sector

development. Meticulous and systematic assessments of armed groups must be part of any integration policy in national forces.

We are proud to be an active member of the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1888 (2009).

Accountability for sexual violence must be established to combat sexual discrimination and inequality. The reform of existing legislation, access to a functional justice system and witness protection programmes are

fundamental. Political will is also essential to ensure that perpetrators of international human rights and humanitarian law violations, including sexual violence, are tried and held accountable. The rule of law as a

whole must prevail, by means of security and judicial sectors, including correctional systems.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Implementation

Conflict Prevention

Reconstruction and Peacebuilding

Justice, Rule of Law and Security Sector Reform

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