Content_paragraphs:  Public advocacy also continued to be an important tool for promoting an active 
  
  role for women in conflict resolution, including the monitoring of the implementation 
  
  of peace agreements. In Ituri Province, following persistent attacks by assailants, the 
  
  network of women’s organizations in Ituri issued a joint declaration calling on all 
  
  stakeholders to take concrete action to end the violence, address insecurity in the 
  
  province and promote a protective environment for women and girls.  
  
   
  
   
  
   IX.  Child protection and sexual violence in conflict