In Hindsight: Negotiations on Resolution 2467 on Sexual Violence in Conflict

May 2, 2019 | What's In Blue
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On 23 April, Germany convened a high-level open debate on sexual violence in conflict, a key event of its April presidency (S/PV.8514). Resolution 2467 was adopted, following difficult negotiations that only concluded during the debate. When the resolution passed with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions (China and Russia), Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Heiko Maas, who was chairing the meeting, said: “That was hard work…and not only today”.