Democratic Women’s Caucus Statement on Rape as a Weapon of War in Ukraine

April 28, 2022
Press Release
CONTACT: Michelle Moreno-Silva 
 
Washington, D.C. –  Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Co-Chairs Congresswomen Jackie Speier (CA-14), Lois Frankel (FL-21), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14), and Vice Chairs Congresswomen Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) issued the following statement on reports of rape perpetrated against women by Russian soldiers in Ukraine.
 
“Reports of Russian soldiers terrorizing Ukrainian women through rape and other violence sheds light on Russia’s appalling use of women’s bodies as battlegrounds,” said the Members. “This vile conduct must not go unpunished while women are left to pick up the pieces from the physical and psychological trauma of the crimes committed against them. We condemn these horrific actions and call for Putin, his military leadership, and the perpetrators to be held accountable for these war crimes committed against Ukrainian women. We must also ensure that the U.S. takes all actions possible to provide survivors with adequate health care services, resources, and support.”
 
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