Iraq Reaffirms before the Security Council its Commitment to Supporting Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and Advancing International Accountability

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, Ambassador Lukman Al-Faily, participated in the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “Delivering on the Promise of International Law for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence,” held under the presidency of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on July 10, 2026, with the participation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten.

The Permanent Representative stressed that conflict-related sexual violence constitutes a grave violation of human rights and a threat to international peace and security, emphasizing the need to translate international legal commitments into practical action that ensures prevention, accountability, justice, and rehabilitation، highlighting Iraq’s experience in addressing the crimes committed by the terrorist organization Da’esh, including sexual violence, sexual slavery, and human trafficking, underscoring the importance of a survivor-centred approach that guarantees protection, healthcare, psychosocial support, and legal assistance.

The Permanent Representative also reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to strengthening national legal and institutional frameworks, supporting the reintegration of survivors, protecting and empowering women and girls, and enhancing international cooperation and national capacity-building in investigations, accountability, and survivor protection.

The Permanent Representative concluded by reaffirming Iraq’s commitment to working with the United Nations and Member States to prevent conflict-related sexual violence, hold perpetrators accountable, and ensure that international law effectively protects human dignity and delivers justice for survivors.

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