UN Commission in South Sudan Calls to End Gender-Based Violence
Well into its 45th session, the UN Human Rights Council is faced with the topic of sexual violence in conflict.
The empowerment and autonomy of women and the improvement of their political, social, economic and health status is a highly important end in itself.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world. There has been progress over the last decades: More girls are going to school, fewer girls are forced into early marriage, more women are serving in parliament and positions of leadership, and laws are being reformed to advance gender equality.
Despite these gains, many challenges remain: discriminatory laws and social norms remain pervasive, women continue to be underrepresented at all levels of political leadership, and 1 in 5 women and girls between the ages of 15 and 49 report experiencing physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner within a 12-month period.
Well into its 45th session, the UN Human Rights Council is faced with the topic of sexual violence in conflict.
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