A Lebanese-British joint statement on challenging gender based violence during conflicts

The British and Lebanese Ministries of Foreign affairs issued a statement in both Arabic and English which said the following: “Speaking from the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, both ministers agreed to tackle human rights violations as part of their governments’ responses to the Syrian refugee crisis, and reaffirmed that rape and sexual violence destroy whole communities and ruin the lives of women and men, boys and girls. The ministers agreed that it was time to act to deliver practical change on the ground”.
This statement came as the outcome of a meeting between Lebanese and British Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Gebran Bassil and William Haig, which was held within the framework of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict and which was held in London (include official name and link).  Bassil insisted on Lebanon’s commitment to maintain its pioneering role in the Levant as a warrior against sexual violence during conflict as well as peaceful times.  He also noted that Lebanon has defied terrorism and is a major human rights defender.

Source: Al-Nahar 26 June 2014

For more information on the Global summit or the joint statement, please refer to the following link: Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict