India condemns conflict-related sexual violence as a weapon used in war, terrorism and political repression, and calls for collective action at the United Nations. Speaking at a UN Security Council debate, India’s Ambassador P. Harish describes sexual violence in conflict as a tool to terrorize communities, suppress dissent and inflict severe human suffering. The statement characterizes such abuse not as an isolated crime, but as a method of subjugating populations and exerting control during armed conflicts and broader episodes of instability.
India’s remarks also link conflict-related sexual violence to other forms of coercion and abuse, describing it in strong terms as a form of torture used to achieve political and security objectives. At the same time, India urges the international community to respond together through UN mechanisms to prevent and address these crimes. The condemnation reflects India’s position in the UN forum on how states and multilateral institutions should treat sexual violence committed in conflict and ensure accountability and protection for affected communities.
