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Oehri

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2017-10-27
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2023-12-15
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  1. “Of comparable relevance was the verdict of the ICC in finding Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo criminally responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity for sexual violence on the basis of command responsibility. The Prosecutor of the ICC has made sexual and gender-based violence crimes one of her strategic priorities as a reflection of the very progressive stance of the Rome Statute, adopted 20 years ago, on sexual and gender-based violence. Justice Rapid Response has also done invaluable work to investigate sexual and gender-based violence. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by sexual violence, but we must not ignore the fact that many men and boys become victims as well. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/250) documents incidents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sri Lanka and Syria.”

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

  2. “The International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for the Syrian Arab Republic, created by the General Assembly in light of paralysis in the Security Council, has made sexual and gender-based violence a priority of its work. We call on all States to cooperate with the Mechanism by sharing relevant information and through financial support. Accountability is an essential part of the fight against conflict-related sexual violence. International criminal justice mechanisms have done groundbreaking work. The finding in the Akayesu case before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda that sexual violence can amount to genocide was a landmark decision.”

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

  3. “Those who have fled are vulnerable to further violations, including trafficking for the purpose of forced marriage or sexual exploitation. We commend the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for exploring the option of investigating the deportation of the Rohingya community as a crime against humanity. This is precisely the type of situation for which the ICC was created, and the Council should refer it to the Court. In Syria, sexual violence has been used as tactic of war and as part of an attack against the civilian population, committed by various parties to the conflict with rampant impunity. It is shocking in particular that not a single member of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has been prosecuted for sexual violence offenses as of yet.”

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

  4. “Patterns of sexual violence are often embedded in and compounded by underlying structural conditions such as inequality, gender-based discrimination and the violation of minority rights. The empowerment of women is therefore a key ingredient of an effective response. This requires the increased representation of women in mechanisms to address conflicts and the incorporation of a gender perspective in conflict resolution and peace processes. The situation of the Rohingya community is of high relevance to our discussion and we welcome the presence of an advocate for the Rohingya today. Many of the 700,000 civilians fleeing Rakhine state to Bangladesh have endured physical and psychological sexual assault. Rape, sexual slavery and other forms of grave sexual violence have mostly been committed against Rohingya women and girls.”

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

  5. “We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. Eight resolutions adopted by the Council reflect the significant progress we have made in the area of women, peace and security. In resolution 1820 (2008), the Council recognized for the first time that sexual violence can constitute a war crime, a crime against humanity or a constitutive act with respect to genocide. A decade later, patterns of sexual violence remain a sad reality in many conflict situations, and effective responses have been rare. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/250) documents sexual violence including rape, sexual slavery or forced prostitution, pregnancy, abortion, sterilization and marriage in 19 conflict situations, committed by 47 parties.”

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

  6. “The most efficient protection against conflict-related sexual violence is ensuring that it does not happen in the first place. Liechtenstein commends the Secretary-General for his focus on prevention and would like to recall that 114 States have signed the code of conduct of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency Group on Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes - pledging to support timely and decisive action to prevent and end such crimes. We call on the remaining States to join the code of conduct, and thereby help ensure that the Council delivers on its mandate to protect civilians from mass atrocities.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  7. “Transitional justice mechanisms often adopt a gender-binary interpretation of sexual violence, identifying women as victims and men as perpetrators. As a consequence, male survivors face limited or no access to important reparations and psychosocial and medical services. At the same time, stereotyping women as victims can hinder them in fully using their potential to live life in dignity. Sexual and gender-based violence can constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes and, in specific circumstances, elements of genocide. Those are the core crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which is the centrepiece of our common fight against impunity for serious crimes under international law.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  8. “The latest report (S/2017/249) of the Secretary- General on conflict-related sexual violence documents 19 situations, involving 46 parties to conflict, of committing or instigating patterns of rape and other forms of sexual violence. While women and girls are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims of such violence in conflict situations, men and boys are also targeted. It is well documented that, among other purposes, armed forces or groups, including groups involved in violent extremism, recruit both girls and boys for sexual purposes. Moreover, men and boys often represent the majority of detainees during armed conflict and are highly vulnerable to sexual violence. A prevailing culture of silence and harmful stereotypes oftens prevent male victims from coming forward, which further reduces the prospects for accountability.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  9. “In addition, women often shoulder a large share of responsibility in communities during conflict and recovery, which makes their participation even more important. Access to justice is a crucial component of peaceful, just and inclusive societies, as reflected in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16. But structural inequalities, poverty and discrimination often hinder women's access to justice and security, as well as transitional justice processes. Gender-responsive legal and judicial systems are fundamental for building and sustaining resilient societies. Liechtenstein is proud to be a member of the pathfinders for peaceful, just and inclusive societies, which lead on the implementation of SDG 16 and provide a basis for exchange of best practices in that area.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  10. “We reiterate our strong support for the women and peace and security agenda. The adoption of eight resolutions on the topic by the Securit Council reflects the important progress we have made in this area. However, we are still very far from achieving the goals we set for ourselves, and have to tackle a significant gap between decisions on paper and the reality on the ground. The data in the latest report (S/2017/861) of the Secretary-General point to significant barriers in women's meaningful participation in mediation processes. The full participation of women in mediation is essential to achieving sustainable peace. Root causes to conflicts cannot be fully addressed, and societal traumas cannot be overcome, when half of the population is excluded from peace processes.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source