South Sudan Council of Churches invites all to observe International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

South Sudan Council of Churches invites all to observe International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

“Acts such as rape, sexual slavery and forced marriage are crimes under South Sudanese laws and are inconsistent with teachings and principles of Christian faiths,” reads the statement. “Parties to the conflict in South Sudan made commitments to protect civilians, especially to prohibit their respective forces to commit, command or condone acts of sexual violence.”
Source: South Sudan Council of Churches invites all to observe International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

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