Pakistan has appealed to the international community to intensify its efforts to end sexual violence in conflict areas and has emphasized the urgent need for more robust global strategies.
Aamir Khan, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United Nations, made this appeal today during an open debate at the United Nations Security Council. He stressed that sexual violence in conflicts is not merely a consequence of war but is often used as a deliberate strategy of war, terrorism, and oppression.
Khan underscored the need for comprehensive global actions and emphasized the importance of enhancing accountability for sustainable change. He reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to working with UN member states to protect the dignity and respect of victims and survivors and to end impunity.
Pakistan’s appeal calls on the international community to address the systemic issues that enable the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and emphasizes the need for an immediate and unified response.