Thank you Vice President,
The UK delivers this joint statement on behalf of Australia, Brazil, Jamaica, Morocco, Spain and South Africa.
Across the world, violence against women and girls persists, with one in three experiencing physical and/or sexual violence over their lifetime. We must address this global and national emergency.
The UK together with Australia, Brazil, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jamaica, Morocco, Spain and South Africa have launched an International Coalition to End Violence against Women and Girls. We will collaborate to prevent all forms of gender-based violence, including online and offline, so that women and girls can live free from fear, no matter who or where they are.
Through this coalition, we will accelerate action by strengthening national responses, sharing expertise, and enhancing global leadership to prevent violence, protect victims and survivors and hold perpetrators to account.
Moreover, as the world faces increasing conflict, we will look to strengthen global efforts to prevent sexual violence in conflict and other forms of violence in humanitarian crises.
Progress requires sustained political leadership and a multistakeholder approach. We call on all States to step up efforts to end gender-based violence, including by scaling up evidence-based prevention and response activities, and ensuring accountability for all perpetrators.
Thank you