U.N. News Centre: Central African Republic: U.N. official urges strong action to protect women, girls
“With women and girls in Central African Republic (CAR) falling prey to a raft of ‘terrifying’ violations — perpetrated by armed groups — from rape to sexual slavery and forced marriage — the head of U.N. Women today urged the Security Council to take strong action to help restore the rule of law in the country and bolster women’s participation, leadership, and protection…” (6/24).