We talked about deploying more women to the police force. We gave some statistics, but I feel it's unrealistic to think that they reflect the number of victims. Generally, women do not disclose the sexual abuse they've experienced. They lie low and hide. We know the consequences that these situations can have in countries in conflict. Being a victim of sexual assault is much more than that: families and villages are destroyed. Hiring more women may help us to see things in a different light. A woman who was raped has a hard time trusting a male officer in terms of being reassured and getting support.
On December 7th, 2010. See this statement in context.