It is important that this Council takes into account information on conflict-...

It is important that this Council takes into account information on conflict-related sexual violence when considering post-conflict situations and other situations of concern. However, conflict related sexual violence is not confined to countries on the Security Council agenda as we see incidents or patterns occur in other settings. The SRSG must be able to address conflict related sexual violence wherever a pattern or trend exists as an early warning sign of conflict. These crimes must be reported, addressed and punished and the survivors must be treated with dignity throughout the reporting process. We recognize the good work of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law. They support member states to strengthen the rule of law as well as institutional safeguards against impunity, by working with them to improve rule of law processes and ensuring that those committing sexual violence are brought to justice. It is not until impunity has been combated that the perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence are brought to account, that justice will have been done. All parties to conflict must learn that it is the perpetrator and not the survivor who will pay the price.