This context affects women and girls disproportionately and undermines human rights, the signatories of the statement of shared commitments to the principle of women, peace, and security pointed out.

The text expressed concern about the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a strategy and tactic by groups such as Daesh, which may be a violation of international law.

The UN Security Council members called on all parties to the conflict to end any violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, including those involving sexual violence.

Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States penned the document.

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