As a follow-up to Security Council thematic debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations held last December, the French Presidency of the Security Council decided to hold an Open Debate on “Women, Peace and Security: Responding to human trafficking in situations of conflict-related sexual violence” on 2 June 2016
Ambassador Katalin Bogyay participated in the meeting and conveyed a strong Hungarian position, emphasizing first and foremost the importance of the need for a leading role of Member States in the fight against conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking.
Recalling that the Security Council in its PRST adopted last December highlighted, in particular, the importance of the UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, Ambassador Bogyay called for the effective implementation of the relevant international instruments essential.
The Ambassador furthermore echoed the long-standing position of Hungary for urgent efforts to prevent and protect women and girls who are impacted by conflict situations, stressing also the need for ensuring accountability of the perpetrators as well as meaningful participation of women in crisis prevention and resolution.
Hungary looks forward to the report currently being prepared by UNODC on the implementation of PRST 2015/25, which will be presented to the Council in December this year and is ready to participate in the discussions on how to strengthen UN response to this global threat.
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