Lebanese Women Council condemns attacks on Arab women during armed conflicts

The Lebanese Women Council condemned the absolute Arab and international silence vis-à-vis the tragic events on the region notably what women are enduring in areas of armed conflict. The Council noted that the first victims of armed conflict are Arab women whose dignity and lives are violated with the use of rape, violence and forced marriages. The Council also added that ِArab girls are now sold as sex objects against their will and often against the will of their custodian. The Council called on all Arab human right organizations, the UN and the UN Security Council to work to end these attacks on women. Furthermore, the Council reiterated its condemnation of the brutal Israeli attacks on civilians in Gaza as well as the forced expulsion and attacks on Christians in Mosul.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 1 August 2014