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Chris Elmore has been appointed as the UK’s Special Envoy on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has announced. The role will focus on international work to tackle the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war.
The Government said the appointment follows the launch of a UK-led international coalition to end violence against women and girls. Ministers said up to 30% of women and girls living in conflict zones face sexual violence, and that the envoy would work with international partners to strengthen action.
Elmore’s appointment places him in a diplomatic role linked to the UK’s wider human rights and foreign policy agenda. The Government said the work would include seeking accountability, supporting survivors and strengthening international commitments to prevent sexual violence in conflict.