PRAMILA PATTEN

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES BRIEF U.N. ON AFRICAN CHILDREN TRAPPED IN VIOLENT CONFLICT ZONES

[African News]
During her briefing, Ms. Patten stressed the importance for lasting peace of reflecting the concerns and needs of the entire population, including survivors of sexual violence in conflict. On that note, she highlighted that women and girls are often raped during vital livelihood activities, such as walking to farms or marketplaces, or while fleeing insecurity caused by roving armed groups.
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