It is widely acknowledged that in situations of conflict, the most vulnerable...

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It is widely acknowledged that in situations of conflict, the most vulnerable, women included, are those who suffer the most. That makes prevention especially important. The tendency to rush to military solutions runs contrary to the idea of the protection of civilians, since the use of force aggravates the risks to the most vulnerable and further penalizes civilians, in particular women and children.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Conflict Prevention