Articles 5 and 12 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women clearly show that States have an obligation to protect their citizens against abuse, rape, sexual violence and any other form of violence.
34. 《消除对妇女一切形式歧视公约》第5条和第12条规定，国家有义务保护公民免受不公待遇、强奸或性暴力及其他一切形式暴力。