SOCIETY
Chairperson of SCFWCA attends “Ministerial Day” as part of Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict
London, June 13 (AZERTAC). An Azerbaijani delegation led by Chairperson of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs Hijran Huseynova has participated in the Ministerial Session as part of the London-hosted Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The session was addressed by heads of NGOs, ministers, experts and chairpersons from different countries, who made significant recommendations.
The speeches focused on the essence of the sexual violence and its impact.
Co-chairs of the summit, the Foreign Minister of the Great Britain William Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie made opening remarks.
They highlighted the importance of taking serious measures in this sphere.
Following the discussions, a public awareness video on the theme was demonstrated at the event.
The event continued with a roundtable.