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Britain, Canada to send experts on sexual violence to Iraq

British Prime Minister's Special Representative William Hague
British Prime Minister’s Special Representative William Hague

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Foreign Ministry’s Office in the UK announced that Britain and Canada will send delegates who are experts in sex violence on a joint mission to Iraq where they will work with the government and civil society to help the survivors of gender violence.

“The UK and Canada are committed to protecting human rights of women and girls.” the Prime Minister Special Representative William Hague said. “We have a duty to protect those who are most vulnerable in society and we cannot allow the perpetrators of these crimes to act with impunity.”

The joint team will arrive later this months and shall work closely with Iraqi experts in order to coordinate the efforts for helping the victims overcome the terrible impact. The team will aim at providing support for existing efforts as well as identifying new projects and programs for the victims.

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