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CAR: Zero tolerance on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - MINUSCA | Africa | United Nations

The head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Valentine Rugwabiza, said, “MINUSCA has and will continue to support the Central African Republic to create the political and security environment conducive to lasting peace, stability, and sustainable development, which can only be achieved through concerted efforts of all partners.” Rugwabiza briefed the Council today (20 Jun) in New York on the situation in the Central African Republic (CAR). On election, she said, “The convening of local elections in the Central African Republic continue to represent a unique opportunity to help address the root causes of the conflict by advancing decentralization, anchoring citizen-centered governance, and consolidating the extension of State authority.” The head of MINUSCA continued, “Local elections would also broaden political space, a priority of the Political Agreement. For local elections to have the required impact, they must be inclusive. I have therefore continued to encourage dialogue between the Government and the leaders of opposition political parties.” Rugwabiza also said, “While the humanitarian needs of the Central African Republic remain significant and pressing, it is also necessary to support the Central African Government to rebuild social cohesion and invest in the resilience and recovery of local communities.” She continued, “The Government’s mobilization of its partners’ support to build the institutional, logistical, and operational capacities of the national defence and internal security forces also remains essential to sustain security gains.” The Mission’s chief reiterated, “MINUSCA will spare no effort to prevent new cases and ensure that all uniformed and civilian personnel honor the Secretary-General’s zero tolerance policy including by enhancing preventive and response measures.” She called on troop- and police- contributing countries to “continue to enhance their role in ensuring zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.”