India, July 10 -- India has strongly condemned the use of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), describing it as a weapon of war, terrorism, torture and political repression, while calling for stronger global action to end impunity for such crimes.

Speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador P. Harish, said the sharp rise in verified cases during 2025 highlighted the urgent need for collective international action.

"Sexual violence continues to be used as a means of war, of terrorism, torture and political repression to subjugate communities, suppress dissent and inflict human suffering. This continues amid a thriving culture o...