紛争下の性的暴力に関する安保理公開討論における御巫大使ステートメント
令和7年8月19日
(As delivered)
Thank you, Mr. President.
I thank Panama for convening this important open debate. I also thank SRSG Patten and Ms. Ikhlass Ahmed for their sobering briefings.
Sexual violence in conflict is a serious crime that violates human dignity and has far-reaching consequences. Japan is deeply concerned by the findings in the Secretary-General’s latest report, marking a staggering 25% increase from the previous year. Regrettably, this crime continues to be widespread and largely met with impunity, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Mr. President,
As the SG’s report points out, survivors of CRSV are not a homogenous group. A survivor-centered approach requires the provision of tailored and multisectoral services. In order to provide timely and comprehensive assistance to survivors, as well as to hold perpetrators accountable, Japan has supported the UN Team of Experts since 2014 and UN Action since 2017.
Japan calls on Member States to support and make use of the TOE as a mandated Security Council mechanism and invites Member States to engage with the UN Action network chaired by SRSG Patten.
Mr. President,
In Sudan, Japan supported a UN Action project on mitigating risks and enhancing response to gender-based violence and CRSV. The project utilized a multisectoral approach encompassing emergency response, facility restoration, capacity building, and economic empowerment of survivors.
This year, Japan is supporting a TOE project in eastern DRC aimed at strengthening access to justice for victims and survivors of CRSV. The project will enhance survivor-centered investigations and prosecutions to ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
Furthermore, Japan has integrated the WPS agenda as one of the main pillars of its foreign policy and is currently serving as co-chair of the WPS Focal Points Network with Norway to further promote the agenda, including Security Council resolution 1888.
Mr. President,
Japan remains committed to investing in the protection and empowerment of women and girls to break harmful cycles perpetuated by CRSV and enable a future of hope for survivors.
I thank you, Mr. President.
I thank Panama for convening this important open debate. I also thank SRSG Patten and Ms. Ikhlass Ahmed for their sobering briefings.
Sexual violence in conflict is a serious crime that violates human dignity and has far-reaching consequences. Japan is deeply concerned by the findings in the Secretary-General’s latest report, marking a staggering 25% increase from the previous year. Regrettably, this crime continues to be widespread and largely met with impunity, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Mr. President,
As the SG’s report points out, survivors of CRSV are not a homogenous group. A survivor-centered approach requires the provision of tailored and multisectoral services. In order to provide timely and comprehensive assistance to survivors, as well as to hold perpetrators accountable, Japan has supported the UN Team of Experts since 2014 and UN Action since 2017.
Japan calls on Member States to support and make use of the TOE as a mandated Security Council mechanism and invites Member States to engage with the UN Action network chaired by SRSG Patten.
Mr. President,
In Sudan, Japan supported a UN Action project on mitigating risks and enhancing response to gender-based violence and CRSV. The project utilized a multisectoral approach encompassing emergency response, facility restoration, capacity building, and economic empowerment of survivors.
This year, Japan is supporting a TOE project in eastern DRC aimed at strengthening access to justice for victims and survivors of CRSV. The project will enhance survivor-centered investigations and prosecutions to ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
Furthermore, Japan has integrated the WPS agenda as one of the main pillars of its foreign policy and is currently serving as co-chair of the WPS Focal Points Network with Norway to further promote the agenda, including Security Council resolution 1888.
Mr. President,
Japan remains committed to investing in the protection and empowerment of women and girls to break harmful cycles perpetuated by CRSV and enable a future of hope for survivors.
I thank you, Mr. President.