Latest items for EWCMS-DATA-3
May 12, 2023, 9:17 a.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"'There are a lot of Ontario police chiefs that have turned around and said, ‘We don’t want this responsibility downloaded onto us,’ she said. Given the low one-in-10 rate of success at successfully prosecuting rape charges, and considering the problem of sexual violence within police ranks, she warned that the civilian system might not yield more equitable results" (Para.11).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"'There are a lot of Ontario police chiefs that have turned around and said, ‘We don’t want this responsibility downloaded onto us,’ she said. Given the low one-in-10 rate of success at successfully prosecuting rape charges, and considering the problem of sexual violence within police ranks, she warned that the civilian system might not yield more equitable results" (Para.11).
May 12, 2023, 8:43 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said while they found 'evidence of good quality investigations' across the Royal Navy Police, the Royal Military Police and the Royal Air Force Police the 'safeguarding of victims needs to be urgently improved.' He added: 'Too many victims told us they felt unsupported'" (Para. 14).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said while they found 'evidence of good quality investigations' across the Royal Navy Police, the Royal Military Police and the Royal Air Force Police the 'safeguarding of victims needs to be urgently improved.' He added: 'Too many victims told us they felt unsupported'" (Para. 14).
May 12, 2023, 2:12 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The TikToker said her superiors 'did nothing' other than move the three service members to a different unit, but she was still forced to see them daily. 'I asked for help, and got ignored,' she stated" (Para. 8-9). "'When I reported that [sexual assault] I started to get bullied by fellow soldiers and retaliated against by leadership. 'The command took over the investigation and sent me home on leave because my mental health was impacted'" (Para. 17-18). "'I reported him to SHARP [Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention] and after a very long process, I found out there was no probable cause 'based on the accused statement saying the victim consented'"...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The TikToker said her superiors 'did nothing' other than move the three service members to a different unit, but she was still forced to see them daily. 'I asked for help, and got ignored,' she stated" (Para. 8-9). "'When I reported that [sexual assault] I started to get bullied by fellow soldiers and retaliated against by leadership. 'The command took over the investigation and sent me home on leave because my mental health was impacted'" (Para. 17-18). "'I reported him to SHARP [Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention] and after a very long process, I found out there was no probable cause 'based on the accused statement saying the victim consented'"...more
Dec. 17, 2022, 10:58 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
[There is a] low one-in-10 rate of success at successfully prosecuting rape charges (para 11).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
[There is a] low one-in-10 rate of success at successfully prosecuting rape charges (para 11).
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).
Nov. 18, 2021, 10:13 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The military has since arrested both bosses on charges of trying to coerce Ms. Lee into silence. The air force senior master sergeant died by suicide in July while in military custody. The warrant officer has denied all charges against him. Gen. Lee Seong-yong, the air force’s chief of staff, has stepped down" (Para 14). "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. Less than 40 percent of the accused have faced charges, and nearly 43 percent of those charged walked free after receiving suspended prison sentences" (Para...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The military has since arrested both bosses on charges of trying to coerce Ms. Lee into silence. The air force senior master sergeant died by suicide in July while in military custody. The warrant officer has denied all charges against him. Gen. Lee Seong-yong, the air force’s chief of staff, has stepped down" (Para 14). "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. Less than 40 percent of the accused have faced charges, and nearly 43 percent of those charged walked free after receiving suspended prison sentences" (Para...more
Oct. 4, 2021, 9:37 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-DATA-3
"On Dec. 8, 2020, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy suspended or fired 14 military leaders for failing to adequately prevent, stop, or intervene in a culture of sexual assault and violence at Fort Hood Army base. This was necessary, but nowhere near sufficient. The new secretary of defense in the Biden administration, Lloyd J. Austin III, has taken steps at the start of his service in this role to explore changes to the military’s handling of sexual and gender-based violence" (para 1-2).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-DATA-3
"On Dec. 8, 2020, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy suspended or fired 14 military leaders for failing to adequately prevent, stop, or intervene in a culture of sexual assault and violence at Fort Hood Army base. This was necessary, but nowhere near sufficient. The new secretary of defense in the Biden administration, Lloyd J. Austin III, has taken steps at the start of his service in this role to explore changes to the military’s handling of sexual and gender-based violence" (para 1-2).
Dec. 31, 2020, 2:14 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Today, it’s assumed that misogyny and bigotry are things of the past, but all women in the Army know that’s not true. It surfaces after alcohol, on military online forums (where cries for the rape, murder and compulsory subordination of women are surprisingly common) or in misogynist ‘safe spaces’, like some of the infantry units" (para 29). "Since announcing the publication of my book, I have been inundated with emails from current and former servicewomen, detailing allegations from the Seventies to the present day, including rape and sexual assault" (para 49).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Today, it’s assumed that misogyny and bigotry are things of the past, but all women in the Army know that’s not true. It surfaces after alcohol, on military online forums (where cries for the rape, murder and compulsory subordination of women are surprisingly common) or in misogynist ‘safe spaces’, like some of the infantry units" (para 29). "Since announcing the publication of my book, I have been inundated with emails from current and former servicewomen, detailing allegations from the Seventies to the present day, including rape and sexual assault" (para 49).
Feb. 14, 2020, 12:34 p.m.
Countries: Lebanon
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The UN Disengagement Observer Force received an allegation of sexual exploitation against one of its military personnel in October. The incident was alleged to have taken place in September in Lebanon. As of October 11, the investigation was pending, and the United Nations had taken the interim step of suspending payments to the troop-contributing country" (4).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The UN Disengagement Observer Force received an allegation of sexual exploitation against one of its military personnel in October. The incident was alleged to have taken place in September in Lebanon. As of October 11, the investigation was pending, and the United Nations had taken the interim step of suspending payments to the troop-contributing country" (4).
April 5, 2019, 7:53 a.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1, GEW-DATA-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-DATA-3
"On November 16, women of the Atenco case testified before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and called for the court to conduct an investigation into the case. The 2006 San Salvador Atenco confrontation between local vendors and state and federal police agents in Mexico State resulted in two individuals being killed and more than 47 women taken into custody, with many allegedly sexually tortured by police officials" (p. 13).
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1, GEW-DATA-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-DATA-3
"On November 16, women of the Atenco case testified before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and called for the court to conduct an investigation into the case. The 2006 San Salvador Atenco confrontation between local vendors and state and federal police agents in Mexico State resulted in two individuals being killed and more than 47 women taken into custody, with many allegedly sexually tortured by police officials" (p. 13).
March 6, 2019, 7:48 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"On August 20, Takhar prison guards and police allegedly used clubs to beat 15 female inmates during a protest where approximately 60 women protested their continued imprisonment, despite promises of amnesty made by the government. The Attorney General’s Office investigated the allegations and recommended criminal charges against three guards for the alleged beating" (5).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"On August 20, Takhar prison guards and police allegedly used clubs to beat 15 female inmates during a protest where approximately 60 women protested their continued imprisonment, despite promises of amnesty made by the government. The Attorney General’s Office investigated the allegations and recommended criminal charges against three guards for the alleged beating" (5).
June 1, 2018, 5:56 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"There were credible allegations of sexual abuse by French peacekeepers during the year in Sub-Saharan Africa that were currently under investigation by the government. The allegations emerged in April and included the sexual abuse of homeless children by French troops stationed in the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui as part of Operation Sangaris. The Ministry of Defense condemned the alleged abuse, stating that it would ensure the strictest sanctions against anyone responsible. The case was under investigation by the Paris prosecutor’s office" (3).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"There were credible allegations of sexual abuse by French peacekeepers during the year in Sub-Saharan Africa that were currently under investigation by the government. The allegations emerged in April and included the sexual abuse of homeless children by French troops stationed in the Central African Republic’s capital Bangui as part of Operation Sangaris. The Ministry of Defense condemned the alleged abuse, stating that it would ensure the strictest sanctions against anyone responsible. The case was under investigation by the Paris prosecutor’s office" (3).
May 23, 2017, 11:37 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
In the only chart, titled “Military discipline in sexual-assault cases,” a bar graph shows how numbers have been on the rise but mentions that “officers are rarely punished for sexual assault in comparison to enlisted personnel.” The graph shows that in 2012, there were 1,043 enlisted troops disciplined compared to 56 officers. In 2013 these numbers raised to 1,436 and 102 respectively. Then in 2014 these numbers raised to 1,619 and 114. In 2015, the numbers are 1,688 and 116. In the four years (2012-2015) there has been a 62% increased for disciplined enlisted officers and 107% increase in discipline for officers (1)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
In the only chart, titled “Military discipline in sexual-assault cases,” a bar graph shows how numbers have been on the rise but mentions that “officers are rarely punished for sexual assault in comparison to enlisted personnel.” The graph shows that in 2012, there were 1,043 enlisted troops disciplined compared to 56 officers. In 2013 these numbers raised to 1,436 and 102 respectively. Then in 2014 these numbers raised to 1,619 and 114. In 2015, the numbers are 1,688 and 116. In the four years (2012-2015) there has been a 62% increased for disciplined enlisted officers and 107% increase in discipline for officers (1)
May 23, 2017, 11:37 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"During the federal fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 [2015], 116 officers of all stripes were court-martialed, discharged or received some sort of punishment after they were criminally investigated for sexual assault. That was more than double the number from three years earlier, according to Defense Department figures. Of last year’s cases, eight were against senior officers holding a rank equivalent to colonel or Navy captain or higher. While that figure may seem small, it represented a fourfold increase from 2012. Overall, the vast majority of troops investigated for sexual assault are enlisted personnel, who accounted for 94 percent of all cases last year. In the active-duty military, enlisted troops...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"During the federal fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 [2015], 116 officers of all stripes were court-martialed, discharged or received some sort of punishment after they were criminally investigated for sexual assault. That was more than double the number from three years earlier, according to Defense Department figures. Of last year’s cases, eight were against senior officers holding a rank equivalent to colonel or Navy captain or higher. While that figure may seem small, it represented a fourfold increase from 2012. Overall, the vast majority of troops investigated for sexual assault are enlisted personnel, who accounted for 94 percent of all cases last year. In the active-duty military, enlisted troops...more
March 17, 2016, 8:57 p.m.
Countries: Cyprus
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Incidents of rape/assault are very uncommon due to the aforementioned reasons. In case of any kind of incident, police will investigate and civilian courts will judge them, above any military disciplinary procedure. In relation to the previous, military personnel is well informed regarding their legal and civil rights" (5)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Incidents of rape/assault are very uncommon due to the aforementioned reasons. In case of any kind of incident, police will investigate and civilian courts will judge them, above any military disciplinary procedure. In relation to the previous, military personnel is well informed regarding their legal and civil rights" (5)
March 17, 2016, 7:43 p.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"How often is rape/assault within the military prosecuted? Include data on cases that are dropped/ dismissed? No data” (8)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"How often is rape/assault within the military prosecuted? Include data on cases that are dropped/ dismissed? No data” (8)
Feb. 29, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
""Rape and assault within the military is not prosecuted often. It is often dismissed by the media, unless it is used for negative propaganda, as it is currently for Russia and Ukraine. The subject of rape in the conflict zone has made for strong propaganda. Women do not come forward, and so the perpetrators will not be prosecuted." Alyona Zubchenko" (24)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
""Rape and assault within the military is not prosecuted often. It is often dismissed by the media, unless it is used for negative propaganda, as it is currently for Russia and Ukraine. The subject of rape in the conflict zone has made for strong propaganda. Women do not come forward, and so the perpetrators will not be prosecuted." Alyona Zubchenko" (24)
Sept. 19, 2014, 2:06 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-3, EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"In January 2013, the Department of Defense lifted a longstanding ban on women serving in direct combat roles. Military women and men continue to face high levels of sexual violence. The government estimates that 26,000 sexual assaults took place in the military in 2012, and Defense Department data suggests that 62 percent of those who report such assaults experience retaliation" (3).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-3, EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"In January 2013, the Department of Defense lifted a longstanding ban on women serving in direct combat roles. Military women and men continue to face high levels of sexual violence. The government estimates that 26,000 sexual assaults took place in the military in 2012, and Defense Department data suggests that 62 percent of those who report such assaults experience retaliation" (3).
Sept. 9, 2014, 3:02 p.m.
Countries: Eritrea
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-2, EWCMS-LAW-3, EWCMS-LAW-5, EWCMS-DATA-1, EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3, EMCMS-LAW-1
"Eritrea conscripts all men and unmarried women into 'national service.' Although Eritrean law limits national service to 18 months, most conscripts serve for much of their working lives. Conscripts are routinely used as forced labor on essentially civilian jobs. In 2013, Human Rights Watch reported that conscripts were used by a state-owned construction company, Segen Construction Co., engaged by Canadian mining firm Nevsun Resources, to build infrastructure at its Bisha gold mine. Former conscripts described working long hours for minimal food rations, primitive lodging, and wages too low to sustain themselves, much less their families. They were not allowed to leave the work site. Children as young as 15 are...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-2, EWCMS-LAW-3, EWCMS-LAW-5, EWCMS-DATA-1, EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3, EMCMS-LAW-1
"Eritrea conscripts all men and unmarried women into 'national service.' Although Eritrean law limits national service to 18 months, most conscripts serve for much of their working lives. Conscripts are routinely used as forced labor on essentially civilian jobs. In 2013, Human Rights Watch reported that conscripts were used by a state-owned construction company, Segen Construction Co., engaged by Canadian mining firm Nevsun Resources, to build infrastructure at its Bisha gold mine. Former conscripts described working long hours for minimal food rations, primitive lodging, and wages too low to sustain themselves, much less their families. They were not allowed to leave the work site. Children as young as 15 are...more
Aug. 18, 2014, 5:37 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"As a result, in the year 2012, only 13 percent of an estimated 26,000 sexual assault cases in the military were reported and only 1.2 percent of all estimated cases were prosecuted" (para 1)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"As a result, in the year 2012, only 13 percent of an estimated 26,000 sexual assault cases in the military were reported and only 1.2 percent of all estimated cases were prosecuted" (para 1)
Nov. 19, 2013, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
“Over 26,000 rapes and sexual assaults took place in the military last year, and most of the woman that actually reported it were basically kicked out of the military" (Para 3).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
“Over 26,000 rapes and sexual assaults took place in the military last year, and most of the woman that actually reported it were basically kicked out of the military" (Para 3).
March 20, 2013, 12:39 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
“The Pentagon estimates 19,000 sexual assaults occur each year. But only 14% of these crimes are actually reported. And less than 8% go to a court-martial” (1)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
“The Pentagon estimates 19,000 sexual assaults occur each year. But only 14% of these crimes are actually reported. And less than 8% go to a court-martial” (1)
Feb. 19, 2013, 2:44 p.m.
Countries: Sri Lanka
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Furthermore, the Sri Lanka government has refused to investigate claims of sexual abuse committed by members of its military. Alan Keenan of the International Crisis Group's Sri Lanka Project stated that 'many women still live in fear of violence by the state and from within their own communities'" (para 2)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"Furthermore, the Sri Lanka government has refused to investigate claims of sexual abuse committed by members of its military. Alan Keenan of the International Crisis Group's Sri Lanka Project stated that 'many women still live in fear of violence by the state and from within their own communities'" (para 2)
Jan. 9, 2013, 2:27 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The country has no military" (4)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-3
"The country has no military" (4)