Africa: 'Bombs, Bodies, Broken Promises' UN Women Chief Demands Action for Conflict-Affected Women

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“It felt like a bomb had been dropped, and we didn’t win,” she said. “I really feel for those in war-torn countries now.”

Africa: 'Bombs, Bodies, Broken Promises' UN Women Chief Demands Action for Conflict-Affected Women

Too often, women are seen as indirect victims. But they are direct targets of bombs and missiles.

Africa: ‘Bombs, Bodies, Broken Promises’ UN Women Chief Demands Action for Conflict-Affected Women

Too often, women are seen as indirect victims. But they are direct targets of bombs and missiles. Sima Bahous spoke at the UN Headquarters high-level open debate on “Protection of civilians in armed conflict”, where she urged global leaders to put the safety and rights of women and girls at the heart of peacebuilding efforts at a time when the situation of women and girls is rapidly deteriorating across conflict zones. She said that over 612 mil…