Latest items for EWCMS-DATA-2
Dec. 13, 2024, 10:27 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Defence estimates about 60 per cent of sexual assaults go unreported, with almost 800 recorded during the past five years" (para 19).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Defence estimates about 60 per cent of sexual assaults go unreported, with almost 800 recorded during the past five years" (para 19).
Dec. 13, 2024, 3:56 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"In October 2022, the Navy was forced to launch a probe into allegations of rape threats and sexual assault on Britain's nuclear submarines, while two Red Arrows pilots were sacked after evidence of a 'toxic culture' emerged that same year. In December, young female members of the scandal-hit Red Arrows spoke out and revealed how they were warned by male colleagues they could become a 'notch on a crew member's bedpost' of some of their more predatory comrades. Colonel Philip Ingram, a former officer in British military intelligence, said scandals like these were putting women off joining, with targets for the RAC and infantry remaining 'totally unachievable' while the sexual...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"In October 2022, the Navy was forced to launch a probe into allegations of rape threats and sexual assault on Britain's nuclear submarines, while two Red Arrows pilots were sacked after evidence of a 'toxic culture' emerged that same year. In December, young female members of the scandal-hit Red Arrows spoke out and revealed how they were warned by male colleagues they could become a 'notch on a crew member's bedpost' of some of their more predatory comrades. Colonel Philip Ingram, a former officer in British military intelligence, said scandals like these were putting women off joining, with targets for the RAC and infantry remaining 'totally unachievable' while the sexual...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:52 a.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A panel of experts formed in response to a high-profile case in 2022 said it was aware of 1,325 cases of harassment targeting women and men, adding that more than 60% of victims had not reported them" (para 2). "About 80% of the reported cases involved abuse of power, with sexual harassment accounting for about 12%. The panel also found cases of maternity harassment targeting women who took time off before and after giving birth, according to Japanese media" (para 4). "Gonoi, who has since filed a damages suit against her five alleged assailants and the government, said she had been harassed on a daily basis after joining the SDF...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A panel of experts formed in response to a high-profile case in 2022 said it was aware of 1,325 cases of harassment targeting women and men, adding that more than 60% of victims had not reported them" (para 2). "About 80% of the reported cases involved abuse of power, with sexual harassment accounting for about 12%. The panel also found cases of maternity harassment targeting women who took time off before and after giving birth, according to Japanese media" (para 4). "Gonoi, who has since filed a damages suit against her five alleged assailants and the government, said she had been harassed on a daily basis after joining the SDF...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:09 a.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Both were shattered by sexual harassment which she experienced 'on a daily basis' when she joined her unit after training. 'My breasts were rubbed. I was kissed on the cheek, groped, or grabbed from behind in the hallway - colleagues or superiors would rub themselves against me with people watching,' she said. 'Often, I was told things like, 'Give me a blow job'.' Colleagues made remarks about her body, she says: about her breasts being big or small or that her body was large. August 2021 was a dark turning point. During a training exercise in the mountains, three of Ms Gonio's male colleagues called her into a tent, where...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Both were shattered by sexual harassment which she experienced 'on a daily basis' when she joined her unit after training. 'My breasts were rubbed. I was kissed on the cheek, groped, or grabbed from behind in the hallway - colleagues or superiors would rub themselves against me with people watching,' she said. 'Often, I was told things like, 'Give me a blow job'.' Colleagues made remarks about her body, she says: about her breasts being big or small or that her body was large. August 2021 was a dark turning point. During a training exercise in the mountains, three of Ms Gonio's male colleagues called her into a tent, where...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"According to a 2018 survey, there were 43 cases of rape and 124 cases of attempted rape in the armed forces in 2017" (12).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"According to a 2018 survey, there were 43 cases of rape and 124 cases of attempted rape in the armed forces in 2017" (12).
Nov. 12, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Over two decades, 177 women have sought help after suffering abuse at officer training site Sandhurst, it said...Paula Edwards [of Salute Her UK] said that of 3,170 women on its database, over half were raped while in the Armed Forces" (4).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Over two decades, 177 women have sought help after suffering abuse at officer training site Sandhurst, it said...Paula Edwards [of Salute Her UK] said that of 3,170 women on its database, over half were raped while in the Armed Forces" (4).
Nov. 5, 2024, 12:46 p.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"It [report by the Independent Review Group of Ireland's armed forces] found that incidents of bullying and rape were covered up and that no sexual harassment cases were officially recorded through the formal complaints process between 2019 to 2021" (para 7). "In the review [report by the Independent Review Group of Ireland's armed forces] , 88% of female respondents surveyed said they had experienced one or more forms of sexual harassment" (para 11).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"It [report by the Independent Review Group of Ireland's armed forces] found that incidents of bullying and rape were covered up and that no sexual harassment cases were officially recorded through the formal complaints process between 2019 to 2021" (para 7). "In the review [report by the Independent Review Group of Ireland's armed forces] , 88% of female respondents surveyed said they had experienced one or more forms of sexual harassment" (para 11).
Oct. 17, 2024, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A couple of hundred female members of the UK armed forces have been “misdiagnosed” with various personality disorders after they reported their sexual assaults at the hands of their colleagues to the department" (par. 1). "Notably, out of 393 referrals Salute UK received for assistance, 133 women under the age of 27 were misdiagnosed with personality disorders" (par. 8).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A couple of hundred female members of the UK armed forces have been “misdiagnosed” with various personality disorders after they reported their sexual assaults at the hands of their colleagues to the department" (par. 1). "Notably, out of 393 referrals Salute UK received for assistance, 133 women under the age of 27 were misdiagnosed with personality disorders" (par. 8).
Aug. 31, 2023, 10:08 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
" In 2018, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) documented 37 cases of sexual violence against women and girls. Five rapes and one forced marriage were verified as having been committed by parties to the conflict, including members of the Taliban and an unidentified illegal armed group" (10).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
" In 2018, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) documented 37 cases of sexual violence against women and girls. Five rapes and one forced marriage were verified as having been committed by parties to the conflict, including members of the Taliban and an unidentified illegal armed group" (10).
May 12, 2023, 9:17 a.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Some members of the Canadian military face greater harm from their comrades than from the enemy, according to a new report on sexual violence in the Canadian armed forces (CAF)" (Para.1). "Called the Arbour report after its author, the former supreme court justice Louise Arbour, the 404-page document pinpoints the many failures of the CAF over the years to address misogyny, discrimination, sexual violence and trauma experienced predominantly by female members of the military" (Para. 2). "The Arbour report is the third large study commissioned to examine the sexual violence that has dogged the Canadian military for decades, including allegations of misconduct levelled against a string of senior officers" (Para....more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Some members of the Canadian military face greater harm from their comrades than from the enemy, according to a new report on sexual violence in the Canadian armed forces (CAF)" (Para.1). "Called the Arbour report after its author, the former supreme court justice Louise Arbour, the 404-page document pinpoints the many failures of the CAF over the years to address misogyny, discrimination, sexual violence and trauma experienced predominantly by female members of the military" (Para. 2). "The Arbour report is the third large study commissioned to examine the sexual violence that has dogged the Canadian military for decades, including allegations of misconduct levelled against a string of senior officers" (Para....more
May 12, 2023, 2:12 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A number of female veterans have come forward to detail the horrific sexual assaults they faced at the hands of male military members while serving - with several revealing that the attacks led to unwanted pregnancies that prompted them to get abortions" (Para. 1). "As part of a new, popular TikTok trend, numerous former soldiers have shared stories of the abuse that they suffered while fighting for their country" (Para.2). "One veteran said she was roofied and sexually assaulted by three services members; another claimed she was raped by her supervisor and was 'bullied by fellow soldiers' after she reported it; a third alleged that she was 'pinned down' and...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A number of female veterans have come forward to detail the horrific sexual assaults they faced at the hands of male military members while serving - with several revealing that the attacks led to unwanted pregnancies that prompted them to get abortions" (Para. 1). "As part of a new, popular TikTok trend, numerous former soldiers have shared stories of the abuse that they suffered while fighting for their country" (Para.2). "One veteran said she was roofied and sexually assaulted by three services members; another claimed she was raped by her supervisor and was 'bullied by fellow soldiers' after she reported it; a third alleged that she was 'pinned down' and...more
March 9, 2022, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"...it has been registered the rise of both the women’s occupation share and their participation’s rate in the labour market. From ISTAT data, it emerges that more than over 60% of the overall increase in the occupation sector refers to women (2.7 million in 10 years), mostly employed under parttime job contracts...In the decade 1996–2006, the women part-time workers rose over 71% (while men rate reached 9%), contributing to increase the overall rate of employed women from 20% to 26.5%." (69).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"...it has been registered the rise of both the women’s occupation share and their participation’s rate in the labour market. From ISTAT data, it emerges that more than over 60% of the overall increase in the occupation sector refers to women (2.7 million in 10 years), mostly employed under parttime job contracts...In the decade 1996–2006, the women part-time workers rose over 71% (while men rate reached 9%), contributing to increase the overall rate of employed women from 20% to 26.5%." (69).
March 4, 2022, 6:57 p.m.
Countries: Fiji
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"A court martial remained pending for four military officers charged with the sexual assault and rape of a female military officer in March 2018" (2).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"A court martial remained pending for four military officers charged with the sexual assault and rape of a female military officer in March 2018" (2).
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"There are very few reports in regards to rape, we are not sure if rape is not common or if it is not reported. This maybe due to 'xeer' (customary law)" (1).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"There are very few reports in regards to rape, we are not sure if rape is not common or if it is not reported. This maybe due to 'xeer' (customary law)" (1).
Nov. 18, 2021, 10:13 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Hundreds of sexual assaults are reported every year" (Para 4). "The issue attracted national attention in 2013 when an army captain died by suicide after being abused by her boss. 'I don’t want to die' were some of her last words, said Kang Suk-min, the family’s former lawyer. After the captain’s death, her father said he hoped that South Korea would 'never again have to see another female soldier die like my daughter'" (Para 9). "More than 400 cases of sexual assault between soldiers have been reported annually from 2017 to 2020 in South Korea, according to data submitted to Kwon In-sook, a female lawmaker" (Para 15). "Much of the...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Hundreds of sexual assaults are reported every year" (Para 4). "The issue attracted national attention in 2013 when an army captain died by suicide after being abused by her boss. 'I don’t want to die' were some of her last words, said Kang Suk-min, the family’s former lawyer. After the captain’s death, her father said he hoped that South Korea would 'never again have to see another female soldier die like my daughter'" (Para 9). "More than 400 cases of sexual assault between soldiers have been reported annually from 2017 to 2020 in South Korea, according to data submitted to Kwon In-sook, a female lawmaker" (Para 15). "Much of the...more
Oct. 4, 2021, 9:37 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Fort Hood is not alone in failing to protect military members from gender-based violence. Such violence, which includes sexual assault and sexual harassment, is prevalent throughout society and prominent in military settings, which are by nature male-dominated and patriarchal. One in three women veterans receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration report having experienced sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military. The Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military found a 3 percent increase in sexual assault reports by service members over the previous year, with the overwhelming majority of reports from women service members, and the highest rates among those...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Fort Hood is not alone in failing to protect military members from gender-based violence. Such violence, which includes sexual assault and sexual harassment, is prevalent throughout society and prominent in military settings, which are by nature male-dominated and patriarchal. One in three women veterans receiving care from the Veterans Health Administration report having experienced sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military. The Fiscal Year 2019 Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military found a 3 percent increase in sexual assault reports by service members over the previous year, with the overwhelming majority of reports from women service members, and the highest rates among those...more
April 26, 2021, 11:49 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"...it has been registered the rise of both the women’s occupation share and their participation’s rate in the labour market. From ISTAT data, it emerges that more than over 60% of the overall increase in the occupation sector refers to women (2.7 million in 10 years), mostly employed under parttime job contracts...In the decade 1996–2006, the women part-time workers rose over 71% (while men rate reached 9%), contributing to increase the overall rate of employed women from 20% to 26.5%." (69).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"...it has been registered the rise of both the women’s occupation share and their participation’s rate in the labour market. From ISTAT data, it emerges that more than over 60% of the overall increase in the occupation sector refers to women (2.7 million in 10 years), mostly employed under parttime job contracts...In the decade 1996–2006, the women part-time workers rose over 71% (while men rate reached 9%), contributing to increase the overall rate of employed women from 20% to 26.5%." (69).
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:28 a.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Forty-one sexual assault and harassment complaints were lodged in the NZ Defence Force, including one for sexual violation or rape last year. This was up 15 on the previous year and the highest figure in 10 years of data released to the Herald under the Official Information Act. It shows the nature of the complaints, the rank, sex and age of the complainants, and the rank of the alleged offenders, with six officers accused last year. Most complaints were from women against men but, since a new disclosure system was put in place, it seemed more men were also coming forward with claims they were abused by men in the...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Forty-one sexual assault and harassment complaints were lodged in the NZ Defence Force, including one for sexual violation or rape last year. This was up 15 on the previous year and the highest figure in 10 years of data released to the Herald under the Official Information Act. It shows the nature of the complaints, the rank, sex and age of the complainants, and the rank of the alleged offenders, with six officers accused last year. Most complaints were from women against men but, since a new disclosure system was put in place, it seemed more men were also coming forward with claims they were abused by men in the...more
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:26 a.m.
Countries: New Zealand
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“From July 2016 to November 2018, there were 126 disclosures of sexual violence [in the New Zealand Defence Force]. Given the “code of silence”, these numbers are likely to be just the tip of the iceberg.”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“From July 2016 to November 2018, there were 126 disclosures of sexual violence [in the New Zealand Defence Force]. Given the “code of silence”, these numbers are likely to be just the tip of the iceberg.”
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:23 a.m.
Countries: Ghana
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“According to the officer, the easiest way to be recruited [into the Ghana military] as a woman is to yield into giving sexual favors. He blatantly asserted that these incidences are very common in the military.”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“According to the officer, the easiest way to be recruited [into the Ghana military] as a woman is to yield into giving sexual favors. He blatantly asserted that these incidences are very common in the military.”
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:22 a.m.
Countries: Ghana
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“This is a bizarre situation but in the situation in Ghana, scarcely is such incidence reported though it is mostly rumored. When asked why these women do not report these cases, he explained that some just keep it to themselves just to avoid embarrassment and shame and would rather avoid having eye contact with that particular officer. He also explained that most of the sexual harassment incidences occur during recruitment of new staff into the military”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“This is a bizarre situation but in the situation in Ghana, scarcely is such incidence reported though it is mostly rumored. When asked why these women do not report these cases, he explained that some just keep it to themselves just to avoid embarrassment and shame and would rather avoid having eye contact with that particular officer. He also explained that most of the sexual harassment incidences occur during recruitment of new staff into the military”
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:21 a.m.
Countries: Ghana
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“There is no data available for instances of sexual harassment in the Ghanaian Armed Forces and, according to the Ministry of Defense, they have not been dealing with any cases of such (Hendricks, C. and L. Hutton, 2008). However, conducting an interview with a Ghanaian army officer revealed that there is a high prevalence of sexual harassment against women in the military especially during peace keeping.”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“There is no data available for instances of sexual harassment in the Ghanaian Armed Forces and, according to the Ministry of Defense, they have not been dealing with any cases of such (Hendricks, C. and L. Hutton, 2008). However, conducting an interview with a Ghanaian army officer revealed that there is a high prevalence of sexual harassment against women in the military especially during peace keeping.”
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:18 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Back in January over 50 female Belize Defence Force recruits came forward with allegations of sexual assault against senior officers prompting what should have been a thorough investigation. Not six months later this investigation has concluded and the results are severely underwhelming. On Monday we reported on a vague press release from the Ministry of National Security in which they stated “the Investigation points to some wrongdoing and negligence by personnel within the units involved. These are being addressed internally by the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Police Department where appropriate.” This has stirred unrest among the public who have taken to social media to demand transparency with the...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Back in January over 50 female Belize Defence Force recruits came forward with allegations of sexual assault against senior officers prompting what should have been a thorough investigation. Not six months later this investigation has concluded and the results are severely underwhelming. On Monday we reported on a vague press release from the Ministry of National Security in which they stated “the Investigation points to some wrongdoing and negligence by personnel within the units involved. These are being addressed internally by the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Police Department where appropriate.” This has stirred unrest among the public who have taken to social media to demand transparency with the...more
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:15 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“The Belize Defence Force (BDF), while insisting it does not have a culture of sexual assault, has assured that it is implementing a sexual harassment policy. BDF Commander Brigadier General Stephen Ortega, at a press conference on Friday (June 19), explained that even in the face of one or two isolated cases, “to continue to say that there is this culture of sexual assault and allegations, I don’t believe it is a culture.””
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“The Belize Defence Force (BDF), while insisting it does not have a culture of sexual assault, has assured that it is implementing a sexual harassment policy. BDF Commander Brigadier General Stephen Ortega, at a press conference on Friday (June 19), explained that even in the face of one or two isolated cases, “to continue to say that there is this culture of sexual assault and allegations, I don’t believe it is a culture.””
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:13 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“New figures released by the [United Kingdom] Ministry of Defence show a 13% increase in sexual offences across the armed forces. 95 charges were referred to the service prosecutor in 2018. 153 investigations were conducted in 2018, a 35% rise since 2016. 18 of these were for historical offences, suggesting a rise in the number of people feeling able to come forward and report their assailants.”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“New figures released by the [United Kingdom] Ministry of Defence show a 13% increase in sexual offences across the armed forces. 95 charges were referred to the service prosecutor in 2018. 153 investigations were conducted in 2018, a 35% rise since 2016. 18 of these were for historical offences, suggesting a rise in the number of people feeling able to come forward and report their assailants.”
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:10 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“There have been 550 sex assaults and rapes reported in the military in the last five years, shock figures obtained by The Sun on Sunday reveal. The growing toll of alleged attacks saw 35 women say they suffered rapes last year - while 111 filed sexual assault claims. The numbers increased from 29 women reporting rapes in 2018 and 73 suffering alleged sexual assaults.”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“There have been 550 sex assaults and rapes reported in the military in the last five years, shock figures obtained by The Sun on Sunday reveal. The growing toll of alleged attacks saw 35 women say they suffered rapes last year - while 111 filed sexual assault claims. The numbers increased from 29 women reporting rapes in 2018 and 73 suffering alleged sexual assaults.”
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:08 a.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“The Swiss Army has launched an investigation following reports that a soldier attempted to rape another recruit at the Thun training base in the canton of Bern . . . “There has been nothing like this here ever,” Captain Haldimann told Blick.”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“The Swiss Army has launched an investigation following reports that a soldier attempted to rape another recruit at the Thun training base in the canton of Bern . . . “There has been nothing like this here ever,” Captain Haldimann told Blick.”
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:06 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“After months of watching the abuse, Park felt he had to act. The South Korean soldier had seen another low-ranking conscript, deemed effeminate and suspected of being gay, being sexually abused, beaten and forced to drink from a toilet bowl by other soldiers. But when Park – not his real name – tried to stop the abuse, he was instead subjected to it. “Who are you to intervene in private business?” a more senior soldier asked him. According to Park, he and the original victim were forced to have sex with each other while other soldiers taunted them. They were then further ostracized within the unit and by their superiors...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“After months of watching the abuse, Park felt he had to act. The South Korean soldier had seen another low-ranking conscript, deemed effeminate and suspected of being gay, being sexually abused, beaten and forced to drink from a toilet bowl by other soldiers. But when Park – not his real name – tried to stop the abuse, he was instead subjected to it. “Who are you to intervene in private business?” a more senior soldier asked him. According to Park, he and the original victim were forced to have sex with each other while other soldiers taunted them. They were then further ostracized within the unit and by their superiors...more
Jan. 12, 2021, 11:03 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Of 671 valid respondents who participated in this survey of victimization, perpetration, and observation, a total of 103 people (15.4%) answered that they were directly victimized, 48 people (7.2%) answered that they had direct experience as perpetrators, and 166 people (24.7%) answered that they witnessed sexual violence in the military. Excluding eyewitnesses, a total of 106 soldiers (15.8%) directly experienced physical sexual violence, either as perpetrators or victims in the military. A very high number of soldiers also indicated they experienced sexual violence as perpetrators and as victims: 59 soldiers (55.7%) were victims only, 39 soldiers (36.8%) were victims and perpetrators, and only 8 soldiers (7.5%) were exclusively perpetrators. Among...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Of 671 valid respondents who participated in this survey of victimization, perpetration, and observation, a total of 103 people (15.4%) answered that they were directly victimized, 48 people (7.2%) answered that they had direct experience as perpetrators, and 166 people (24.7%) answered that they witnessed sexual violence in the military. Excluding eyewitnesses, a total of 106 soldiers (15.8%) directly experienced physical sexual violence, either as perpetrators or victims in the military. A very high number of soldiers also indicated they experienced sexual violence as perpetrators and as victims: 59 soldiers (55.7%) were victims only, 39 soldiers (36.8%) were victims and perpetrators, and only 8 soldiers (7.5%) were exclusively perpetrators. Among...more
Jan. 12, 2021, 10:38 a.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Shocking statistics have revealed the depth of institutional gender-based violence in the army and that, far from soldiers keeping the country and continent safe, women in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are the most likely to be sexually harassed and assaulted by their uniformed male colleagues . . . According to a recent SANDF internal report, leaked to the M&G, at least 41 members of the army were charged with sexual-related offences, ranging from rape and assault to harassment and crimen injuria. Of those cases, 26 have been finalised, with 13 guilty verdicts and 11 acquittals.”
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
“Shocking statistics have revealed the depth of institutional gender-based violence in the army and that, far from soldiers keeping the country and continent safe, women in the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are the most likely to be sexually harassed and assaulted by their uniformed male colleagues . . . According to a recent SANDF internal report, leaked to the M&G, at least 41 members of the army were charged with sexual-related offences, ranging from rape and assault to harassment and crimen injuria. Of those cases, 26 have been finalised, with 13 guilty verdicts and 11 acquittals.”