Excerpt from S/RES/1996 (2011), op. 9
Demands that all parties ... immediately cease all forms of violence and human rights abuses against the civilian population in [the affected country], in particular gender-based violence, including rape and other forms of sexual abuse ... with a view to specific and time-bound commitments to combat sexual violence in accordance with resolution 1960 ...
Year
2011
Document type
Resolution
Theme
- III. SPECIFIC PROTECTION CONCERNS ARISING FROM SECURITY COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS ON WOMEN AFFECTED BY ARMED CONFLICT
- Express concern at acts, threats or situations of violence against women and girls, and condemn violations of international law involving women and girls
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