I hope that this is the beginning of a permanent truce and lasting rel — Sima Bahous

"The need for sustained efforts to fulfill the promise of gender equality, secure womens and girls human rights, and ensure the realization of their fundamental freedoms."

"I have been consistent in my briefings to you, in reminding you that women and girls are paying the highest price of conflicts."

"I am alarmed by disturbing reports of gender-based and sexual violence. I reiterate my call from when I last spoke in these Chambers in October, that every act of violence against women and girls, including sexual violence, is unequivocally condemned, and must be fully investigated with the utmost priority."

"I am reassured that SRSG [Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict] Patten has activated the UN Action network that she chairs to proactively share UN-sourced and verified information on incidents, patterns, and trends of conflict-related sexual violence to aid all investigations."

"I am confident that there will ultimately be a reckoning for all violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in this conflict. The work of the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israelis is crucial."

"Large gender gaps continue to hinder and impede progress in achieving all goals,"