Women and armed conflict

Sweden will continue to actively promote in various ways and in various fora (UN, OSSE, UNHCR, etc) that increased attention is paid to crimes and acts of violence committed against women in armed conflicts, in particular relating to practical measures in concrete field situations. The vulnerable situation of women and girls in internal disturbances and conflicts will also be continously adressed, including by promoting efforts to enhance their protection. Sweden will also work actively towards increased attention being paid to the male perpetrators of crimes against women in armed conflicts and seek to encourage that, inter alia, educational and information efforts are undertaken by various fora concerned. In the efforts to punish war crimes and crimes against humanity, including rape, Sweden is actively working towards the establishment of a permanent international criminal court.