Prime Minister Sheikh has said Bangladesh maintains a zero-tolerance approach to the allegations of sexual violence by United Nations peacekeepers. She also announced a $100,000 token contribution to the victim support fund of the UN Secretary General’s initiative to eradicate sexual violence and abuse, reports UNB. In this context, our approach is ‘zero tolerance’ to the allegations of sexual violence by the peacekeepers.”Thanking the UN chief for taking lead in combating sexual exploitation and abuse within the UN system and beyond, she said Bangladesh remains committed to his noble initiative to eradicate sexual violence and abuse. The premier said the allegations of sexual abuse against the peacekeepers are handled with extreme urgency. Recalling the heinous sexual violence unleashed by the Pakistani occupational forces against the Bangladeshi women during Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, the Prime Minister said Bangladesh had experienced worst form of sexual violence.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 19, 2017 03:56 UTC