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<p>We welcomed the February 2014 report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
on Sri Lanka and its recommendation that the Sri Lankan government ‘establish a truth-seeking
mechanism and national reparations policy in accordance with international standards
as an integral part of a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to transitional
justice'.</p><p>As noted in the Chairman's Summary of the Global Summit on Ending
Sexual Violence in Conflict held in London 11-13 June, and in line with the UN High
Commissioner's recommendations, reparations are one of the most valuable ways of supporting
survivors of sexual violence in conflict, often cited by victims and survivors of
sexual violence as key to their recovery.</p><p>The UK was a main co-sponsor of the
UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution on Sri Lanka passed on 27 March 2014, which
establishes an international investigation into alleged violations and abuses of international
law on both sides of the military conflict in Sri Lanka, in addition to calling for
progress on human rights and reconciliation. The resolution expresses serious concern
at continuing reports of sexual and gender based violence. We continue to offer our
full support to the Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in establishing
an international investigation as mandated by the UN Human Rights Council.</p>
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