NEW YORK (AFP) – Top officials on the United Nations known as Monday (April 11) for each an investigation into Russia’s violence in opposition to women throughout its invasion of Ukraine, and the protection of youngsters within the battle.
“This war must stop. Now,” Sima Bahous, director of the UN women’s company, informed a gathering of the Security Council in New York.
“We are increasingly hearing of rape and sexual violence. These allegations must be independently investigated to ensure justice and accountability.”
Bahous, who not too long ago returned from a visit to the area, stated the mix of “mass displacement with the large presence of conscripts and mercenaries, and the brutality displayed against Ukrainian civilians, has raised all red flags.”
It was not clear if the Security Council, on which Russia is a veto-wielding everlasting member, would comply with any investigation.
Manuel Fontaine, director of emergency packages at Unicef, additionally known as for an finish to the warfare and warned of the danger to youngsters of famine.
“Of the 3.2 million children estimated to have remained in their homes, nearly half may be at risk of not having enough food,” he informed the council.
“The situation is even worse in cities like Mariupol and Kherson, where children and their families have now gone weeks without running water and sanitation services, a regular supply of food, and medical care.” Prior to the assembly, Mona Juul, Norway’s ambassador to the UN, raised the warfare’s impression on schooling for a lot of Ukrainian youngsters.
“According to the UN, 5.7 million children are affected by the nationwide closure of education facilities,” she informed reporters.
“Schools are important, not only for the sake of education – but for protecting children: from violence, sexual abuse, and even trafficking.”
“Children are innocent. Always. Stop killing them. Stop destroying their future. Stop the war,” the Norwegian diplomat stated.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, however has been met with an unexpectedly sturdy Ukrainian resistance and unprecedented sanctions and assist from Western nations.
