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<p> </p><p>Her Majesty's Government strongly condemns the use of rape as a weapon
of war. The Foreign Secretary's Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative aims to combat
the use of rape as a weapon of war, to end the culture of impunity that exists for
these crimes, to increase the number of perpetrators brought to account, and to provide
support to survivors. We welcome Bangladesh's endorsement in May of the Declaration
of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict and their attendance at the Global
Summit in June. The Declaration expresses a shared commitment and determination to
see an end to the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war. As a result of
the Summit, the Government of Bangladesh must focus on tackling impunity, increasing
accountability, protecting its civilians, and helping survivors.</p><p> </p>
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