Content_paragraphs:  On 19 June, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual 
  
  Violence in Conflict, the South Sudan Council of Churches issued a statement urging 
  
  parties to the conflict and community-based militias to end conflict-related sexual 
  
  violence. In addition, the council expressed concern about the use of conflict -related 
  
  sexual violence by militia groups as a means of settling disputes through the 
  
  abduction of women and children, forced marriage and rape in States such as Jonglei 
  
  and Warrap. Church leaders appealed for the release of abducted women and girls, as 
  
  well as for comprehensive, stigma-free services for all survivors. The Mission and 
  
  partners discussed issues related to advocacy and accountability for conflict-related 
  
  sexual violence through radio programmes throughout South Sudan.