Open debate in connection with "Conflict-related sexual violence: promoting implementation of Security Council resolutions on conflict-related sexual violence" under the agenda item "Women and peace and security" S/2023/413, S/2023/476.

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Report of the Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2023/413). Letter dated 26 June 2023 from the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2023/476).

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Strengthening women's roles in criminal justice as well as law enforcement is an essential element in long-term efforts to prevent terrorism and violent extremism. The joint UNODC-EU side event will highlight the efforts made at the international, regional and national levels to promote women as an essential actor in successfully building peace efforts, preventing violent extremism and responding to terrorism in the African context.

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The event will highlight recent developments from the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and emerging evidence from Member States and the work of the UNODC in the area of equal access to justice for all.

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The Security Council is scheduled to hold its semi-annual debate on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). The IRMCT's president, Judge Graciela Gatti Santana, and its prosecutor, Serge Brammertz, are expected to brief.

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Opening 2023 Management Segment, Economic and Social Council Adopts 22 Draft Texts Proposed by Subsidiary Bodies

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Opening its 2023 management segment today, the Economic and Social Council adopted 22 draft texts, including 12 resolutions and 10 decisions that were approved and proposed by its subsidiary bodies.

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The United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems were adopted by the General Assembly in 2012. The Chair's Event will provide an opportunity to take stock globally on progress since the instrument's adoption and highlight successful practices from across regions.

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General Assembly adopts three texts on police, persons with disabilities, Credentials Committee, also concluding Law of Sea Convention debate.

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Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee.

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