UAE condemns sexual violence in conflict zones at UN

Wednesday, 24 April 2024 09:42

By ARN News Staff

The UAE has strongly condemned all forms of sexual violence, particularly those occurring in conflict zones, at the UN Security Council.

During Tuesday's open debate on conflict-related sexual violence, the UAE emphasised the need to utilise all tools to address the scourge of cases and prevent the illicit flow of arms.

The UAE also called for improved data and reporting on such crimes and arms proliferation, and to implement and develop gender responsive programmes.

The UAE unequivocally condemns all forms of sexual violence, not least of those perpetrated in conflict.

During today's UN Security Council open debate on CRSV, we emphasised the need to:

➡️ Utilize all tools to address the scourge of CRSV and prevent the illicit flow of arms… pic.twitter.com/oy3WQlqfV3
— UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) April 24, 2024

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