The long-term aim is to transform attitudes so that women and girls who have survived rape in deadly conflict are treated with dignity and respect by society , like other war veterans.

Men wounded in battle get statues, pensions and respect, but women and girls wounded by Conflict Related Sexual Violence are seen as something shameful. That must change.

Careful observation will be kept on the House of Commons and the House of Lords and appropriate conversations will be had with house authorities about when we will be able to hold this meeting in the confines of Parliament