Sheryl Sandberg Instagram – It was an honor to join the @cfr_org and moderate a panel on addressing conflict-related sexual violence. I shared the stage with three phenomenal human rights experts: Dr. Phoebe Donnelly, Madeleine Rees and Rachel Vogelstein — who have dedicated their lives to ending sexual violence wherever it occurs. Together, we discussed the gender-based violence happening around the world as well as the systems we have — and need — to hold perpetrators accountable. We examined ways to prevent women from being seen as collateral damage during conflict. And we talked about the politicization of sexual violence since Hamas’ horrific attack in Israel. Rape is never acceptable. This fact must hold true for all conflicts or else we stand to lose too much. That’s why conversations like we had today deeply matter. We need to remain vigilant to ensure justice for victims and survivors.