UK Government says violence against women is a global emergency
Key points
Violence against women and girls is a global emergency
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine inflicts profound harm on women and girls
TL;DR
UK Government supports the CEDAW Committee and says women’s full, equal and safe participation is vital to regional security, prosperity and stability.
UK Government says one in three women and girls worldwide continues to experience violence in her lifetime and that violence undermines democratic institutions and the OSCE’s comprehensive security approach.
UK Government says evidence of conflict-related sexual violence by Russian forces in Ukraine has been extensively documented and that CRSV is organised, deliberate, and used to break societal cohesion.
UK Government announces UK initiatives ('All In', 'What Works to Prevent Violence', Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative) and urges participating States and the OSCE to defend women’s rights, resource women peacebuilders, support survivor-centred approaches, and strengthen accountability.
Original text
Thank you, Mr Chair. And thank you very much Dr Schläppi for your interesting presentation and overview of the work of the CEDAW Committee, which the United Kingdom fully supports. The security, prosperity and stability of our region depends on the full, equal and safe participation of women and girls. The global trajectory remains deeply concerning. Across our region and beyond, rights are being eroded, women human ...
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