Increased violence around the world, mass displacement and humanitarian catastrophes have been detrimental to the security of women and girls, according to the UN.

On Tuesday, the Security Council held a debate on the situation of refugee, displaced and stateless women and girls.

Countries addressed the need to protect these groups as well as the challenge of involving them in peace-making and in peace-building.

Jocelyne Sambira has the story.

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