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2022-10-20
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  1. “First and foremost, we ask that States do more to ensure that the clear prohibition of sexual violence under international humanitarian law is integrated into national law, military doctrine and training. We also recommend that States incorporate a gender perspective into the application of international humanitarian law in their national action plans and other relevant policies that address international humanitarian law. We stand ready to support States in that process and work together with them to better protect, support and empower women and girls affected by armed conflict.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source

  2. “Women’s capacities to adapt to and take on new roles are critical for the stability and protection of their communities. We cannot effectively build resilience without paying attention to gender in terms of both the challenges and the opportunities that it uncovers, especially in times of conflict and disruption. That is why the ICRC has committed to deepening its understanding of how a gender perspective across all areas of its work can help it better achieve its mandate. We all have a part to play in addressing the gendered impacts of armed conflict, and the ICRC fully intends to play its part. We are encouraged to see that several States have taken concrete steps to implement their international humanitarian law-related commitments under the women and peace and security resolutions. And we ask that States do more.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source

  3. “A gender perspective is critical not only for ensuring respect for international humanitarian law and the principles of humanity and impartiality but also for delivering an effective response, because it helps us identify people’s sources of strength, their capacities and coping mechanisms. We have seen time and again how women have had to step into new roles in times of war and how they do so with determination and strength. While men continue to be those most likely to be injured or killed, go missing or be detained, women become the primary breadwinners, leaders and activists searching for their loved ones. And they do that all while still undertaking traditional caretaking work and other undervalued or unrecognized labour.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source

  4. “Military operations should be sufficiently informed by evidence of their effect on women and girls. As set out in our recent report, we believe that incorporating a gender perspective into the application and interpretation of international humanitarian law is a building block for progress towards the alleviation of harm against women and girls in armed conflict. Specifically, international humanitarian law requires parties to armed conflict to assess and take steps to reduce the expected civilian harm as part of the application of their obligations. In our view, the expected civilian harm is more likely to be accurately assessed if viewed from a gender perspective.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source

  5. “We know that gender inequality exacerbates the impact of conflict on women, who often have fewer financial resources to recover from their injuries and from damage to their property; are more likely to be discriminated against because of injury or disability; may face additional barriers to getting medical care; and are less involved in deciding where humanitarian aid is delivered. We know that military operations do not therefore take place on an equal playing field for women and girls. Parties to armed conflict must take better account of that inequality as they fight. When it comes to the specific impact of the conduct of hostilities, gender analysis can reveal significant variations in the harmful effects of hostilities on women and men. Such trends are predictable.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source

  6. “On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), I would like to thank the Security Council for the opportunity to take part in the annual open debate on women and peace and security. (spoke in English) As we come together to report on progress made in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, we find that the momentum created 20 years ago is as critical as ever. In situations of armed conflict, gender-related harms, including sexual violence, remain rife. Today the international community must assertively recommit itself to the advancement of the situation of women and girls in conflict.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source