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  1. “In that regard, the necessary legal framework needs to be strengthened to address all forms of discrimination against women, including with respect to land ownership, access to economic opportunities, employment, education and health care, which are all essential components of an inclusive, open and peaceful society. In conclusion, South Africa continues to prioritize the participation of women in peace and security processes, particularly through training programmes on mediation, dialogue and conflict resolution. We remain committed to addressing the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence in all its forms. We will work vigorously towards a non-discriminatory and non-sexist global society in which all women and girls are treated as equal citizens.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  2. “Sexual abuse and discrimination are inextricably linked to gender inequality, poverty, exclusion and marginalization. My delegation believes that we need to directly address those contributors to conflict, including the promotion of gender equality and greater participation by women in all forms of mediation, post- conflict recovery and peacebuilding processes, if we are ever to tackle the root causes of conflict. Women's voices must be prominent during peace negotiations and conflict resolution processes to ensure that all those affected by conflict, especially those who are the most marginalized and vulnerable, namely, women and girls, are given an opportunity to play an active role in changing their environments.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  3. “Allowing women to talk to women about their experiences creates a more conducive and safe environment for women to communicate their immediate protection concerns, including the reporting of instances of sexual abuse and their overall perspectives on the security situation. The ability to speak freely contributes to the empowerment of women in conflict situations, which, in turn, provides space for women to contribute to and participate in the peacebuilding and reconciliation process. Access to justice and legal recourse for cases of sexual violence is another essential component of the peacebuilding and reconciliation process. Without perpetrators having to face the consequences for their actions, there can be nojustice for the survivors of sexual violence, and there can be no peace without justice.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  4. “South Africa believes that that can be achieved through the inclusion of a greater number of deployed female peacekeepers, particularly women protection advisers, in peacekeeping missions, and we call on all Member States to support the inclusion of such posts in the mandates and budgets of peacekeeping operations. In that regard, South Africa has one of the largest contingents of women peacekeepers deployed in United Nations peacekeeping missions. The contribution of women to peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts is recognized as a contributing factor to the effectiveness and long-term success of United Nations deployments.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  5. “The use of sexual violence as an instrument of war destroys families and communities, with the ultimate goal being to divide, dominate and control society. Ending this evil scourge, addressing the resulting trauma and holding those responsible for committing such heinous acts accountable is integral to the reconciliation and peacebuilding process. Therefore, my delegation calls on all parties in conflict zones to make and implement commitments to combat sexual violence, in accordance with resolution 2106 (2013), on the issueo of sexual violence in conflict. We must all do more to prevent sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, we encourage the Security Council to give close consideration to addressing the risk factors and early-warning signs of systemic sexual violence.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  6. “Of all the evils that occur during a conflict, systemic and widespread sexual violence remains one of the most despicable. As an instrument of war, it is a f Iagrant violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We call on all parties to fully support the survivors of all those atrocious acts and strongly condemn the use of sexual violence in all its forms as a tactic of war and terrorism and as an instrument of torture. Women and girls continue to be disproportionately affected by conflict situations, especially with regard to sexual abuse and violence. The lives of the survivors of sexual violence are changed forever, with many survivors bearing not only the physical scars but also the hidden trauma and unwarranted stigma as a result of those acts.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source

  7. “Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Peruvian delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. Furthermore, we would like to extend our appreciation to you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on the very important topic of sexual violence in conflict. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, Ms. Pramila Patten and Ms. Razia Sultana for their briefings. South Africa welcomes the Secretary-General's leadership on conflict prevention and sustaining peace. We note that the effective implementation of the women and peace and security agenda directly contributes to those objectives. My delegation also welcomes the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/250) on conflict- related sexual Violence and notes its content.”

    2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source