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Despite existing international laws and legal frameworks of protection, women and girls in conflict zones in the Arab region often face all forms of danger because of the weakness or lack of enforcement of these laws. Indeed, conflict results in higher levels of violence against women and girls, including arbitrary killings, torture, sexual violence, forced marriage and forced migration. Besides, women and girls are primarily and increasingly targeted as a tactic to weaken the "enemy".

Legal Committee.

Comments to the media by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, in her national capacity, with Evan Gershkovich's parents and family, on the wrongful detentions in Russia.

Briefing by Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 77th Session of the General Assembly.

The United Nations Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems were adopted by the General Assembly in 2012. The Chair's Event will provide an opportunity to take stock globally on progress since the instrument's adoption and highlight successful practices from across regions.