Latest items for EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
Dec. 13, 2024, 10:27 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Defence force personnel convicted of sexual crimes under the military justice system remained in service, with the ADF not knowing how many of its members had been convicted in civilian courts - even if the offending was against another defence member. The inquiry found when members were convicted of sexual offences under the military justice system, they were not transferred to civilian court records" (para 4-5). "Some victims did not report sexual violence out of fear of damaging their career advancement prospects or being ostracised, the inquiry found. Even when reports of sexual assault were substantiated, 'systemic weaknesses' might expose victims to ongoing risk, including being posted to the same...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Defence force personnel convicted of sexual crimes under the military justice system remained in service, with the ADF not knowing how many of its members had been convicted in civilian courts - even if the offending was against another defence member. The inquiry found when members were convicted of sexual offences under the military justice system, they were not transferred to civilian court records" (para 4-5). "Some victims did not report sexual violence out of fear of damaging their career advancement prospects or being ostracised, the inquiry found. Even when reports of sexual assault were substantiated, 'systemic weaknesses' might expose victims to ongoing risk, including being posted to the same...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:52 a.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Its report said most victims did not trust the way the SDF and defence ministry handled complaints, or feared retribution if they spoke out" (para 3). "In findings that are expected to intensify criticism of the way in which the SDF and the ministry handle harassment complaints, the panel said most of the 400 people who had sought advice said they had not received proper help, with some claiming they had been pressured into dropping their complaints. Some of those who had decided not to complain said they were not confident that reaching out to counsellors would resolve their problem. Others said they did not know who to talk to,...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Its report said most victims did not trust the way the SDF and defence ministry handled complaints, or feared retribution if they spoke out" (para 3). "In findings that are expected to intensify criticism of the way in which the SDF and the ministry handle harassment complaints, the panel said most of the 400 people who had sought advice said they had not received proper help, with some claiming they had been pressured into dropping their complaints. Some of those who had decided not to complain said they were not confident that reaching out to counsellors would resolve their problem. Others said they did not know who to talk to,...more
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:45 p.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Min Htet Aung, a lead researcher for BACS, said women would face unique risks if forced to serve. 'The Myanmar military is an organisation dominated by patriarchy and male chauvinism. Consequently, women who join the military may face discrimination and sexual abuse,' he said in an emailed response to questions" (par. 41-42). "Min Htet Aung said the army was snatching people from their homes, roadside checkpoints, tea shops and bars and sometimes soldiers threatened the parents of people who had fled, a tactic it also uses against opponents" (par. 58).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Min Htet Aung, a lead researcher for BACS, said women would face unique risks if forced to serve. 'The Myanmar military is an organisation dominated by patriarchy and male chauvinism. Consequently, women who join the military may face discrimination and sexual abuse,' he said in an emailed response to questions" (par. 41-42). "Min Htet Aung said the army was snatching people from their homes, roadside checkpoints, tea shops and bars and sometimes soldiers threatened the parents of people who had fled, a tactic it also uses against opponents" (par. 58).
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:40 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The US Coast Guard has been accused of failing to prevent and punish mariners accused of sexual assault for years - as women have broken silence in harrowing detail with claims of rape at sea. Among those speaking out in CNN's damning 'Maritime Me Too' report is Hope Hicks. She was a 19-year-old student in the US Merchant Marine Academy when she was allegedly raped by First Engineer Edgar Sison on board the Alliance Fairfax. Before she boarded her 100-day stint at sea in Jacksonville, Florida, she was warned by older academy graduates that crew members were known for questionable behavior - including stealing women's bras and underwear from the...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The US Coast Guard has been accused of failing to prevent and punish mariners accused of sexual assault for years - as women have broken silence in harrowing detail with claims of rape at sea. Among those speaking out in CNN's damning 'Maritime Me Too' report is Hope Hicks. She was a 19-year-old student in the US Merchant Marine Academy when she was allegedly raped by First Engineer Edgar Sison on board the Alliance Fairfax. Before she boarded her 100-day stint at sea in Jacksonville, Florida, she was warned by older academy graduates that crew members were known for questionable behavior - including stealing women's bras and underwear from the...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Sandhurst [the training center for prospective Royal Army officers] is plagued by a ‘toxic culture’ of sexual assault as hundreds of women report abuse during service training, it was alleged last night...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. Officers have already promised to improve the culture at Sandhurst after the suicide of cadet Olivia Perks, which exposed a culture of incidents between instructors and recruits. The Daily Mail has previously revealed similar allegations of abuse in the...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Sandhurst [the training center for prospective Royal Army officers] is plagued by a ‘toxic culture’ of sexual assault as hundreds of women report abuse during service training, it was alleged last night...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. Officers have already promised to improve the culture at Sandhurst after the suicide of cadet Olivia Perks, which exposed a culture of incidents between instructors and recruits. The Daily Mail has previously revealed similar allegations of abuse in the...more
Nov. 5, 2024, 12:46 p.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Ireland's armed forces 'barely tolerates women', a report into bullying and sexual harassment has found. The report by the Independent Review Group found a 'discernible pattern of rape and sexual assault'" (para 1-2). "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, 88% of female respondents surveyed said they had experienced one or more forms of sexual harassment. Interviewees reported sexual assaults taking place in barracks, naval boats, shower facilities and while abroad on tours....more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Ireland's armed forces 'barely tolerates women', a report into bullying and sexual harassment has found. The report by the Independent Review Group found a 'discernible pattern of rape and sexual assault'" (para 1-2). "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, 88% of female respondents surveyed said they had experienced one or more forms of sexual harassment. Interviewees reported sexual assaults taking place in barracks, naval boats, shower facilities and while abroad on tours....more
Oct. 17, 2024, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"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. According to a report by The Telegraph, the victims of sexual abuse said that after they sought help from the military’s departments of community mental health (DCMH), they were 'written off' with emotional disorders. The women were later eventually medically discharged" (par. 1-2). "[T]he Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst was urged to tackle a 'toxic culture' of sexual assault following the testimonies of several servicewomen" (par. 3). "The chief executive of Salute Her UK, a charity organisation...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"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. According to a report by The Telegraph, the victims of sexual abuse said that after they sought help from the military’s departments of community mental health (DCMH), they were 'written off' with emotional disorders. The women were later eventually medically discharged" (par. 1-2). "[T]he Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst was urged to tackle a 'toxic culture' of sexual assault following the testimonies of several servicewomen" (par. 3). "The chief executive of Salute Her UK, a charity organisation...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"[P]ublic servants staffing the 'Genoveva Ríos' Special Anti-Violence Force (FELCV) [are obligated]to obtain qualifications and training in violence prevention, and the establishment of the 'ADELA' early warning system" (4). "Training and awareness-raising courses are regularly held on women’s rights, discrimination and violence, including an induction programme for staff joining FELCV; a training course for instructors in combating violence against women and families; and courses on forensics" (12).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"[P]ublic servants staffing the 'Genoveva Ríos' Special Anti-Violence Force (FELCV) [are obligated]to obtain qualifications and training in violence prevention, and the establishment of the 'ADELA' early warning system" (4). "Training and awareness-raising courses are regularly held on women’s rights, discrimination and violence, including an induction programme for staff joining FELCV; a training course for instructors in combating violence against women and families; and courses on forensics" (12).
June 14, 2023, 5:57 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Other landmarks in the ongoing drive to eliminate discrimination and violence against women include 'Let’s Live Without Violence', the recent approval of strategies to promote awareness-raising days to prevent violence, and compulsory training on preventing violence against women for public servants, military personnel and public-sector enterprises" (3).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Other landmarks in the ongoing drive to eliminate discrimination and violence against women include 'Let’s Live Without Violence', the recent approval of strategies to promote awareness-raising days to prevent violence, and compulsory training on preventing violence against women for public servants, military personnel and public-sector enterprises" (3).
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"[C]ases of reprisals, harassment and restrictions against women human rights defenders, including gender-based violence and ill-treatment in detention by law enforcement officials [are not usually investigated]" (9).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"[C]ases of reprisals, harassment and restrictions against women human rights defenders, including gender-based violence and ill-treatment in detention by law enforcement officials [are not usually investigated]" (9).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:58 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"A woman serving in the 15th Special Activity Wing of the Air Force reported being sexually harassed by her male superior " (Para.1). "The staff sergeant recorded the suffering she had to endure without any time to heal from the harm done to her after suddenly being designated a 'suspect,' not a victim. She was consistently sexually molested and harassed by her immediate superior, a warrant officer, from January to April, which she reported to the military. Afterward, the warrant officer in question was arrested for indecent assault on April 26. However, the military police’s investigation process resulted in the woman being handed to the prosecution service for suspected trespassing,...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"A woman serving in the 15th Special Activity Wing of the Air Force reported being sexually harassed by her male superior " (Para.1). "The staff sergeant recorded the suffering she had to endure without any time to heal from the harm done to her after suddenly being designated a 'suspect,' not a victim. She was consistently sexually molested and harassed by her immediate superior, a warrant officer, from January to April, which she reported to the military. Afterward, the warrant officer in question was arrested for indecent assault on April 26. However, the military police’s investigation process resulted in the woman being handed to the prosecution service for suspected trespassing,...more
Dec. 17, 2022, 10:58 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The Arbour report is the third large study commissioned to examine the sexual violence [against women] that has dogged the Canadian military for decades, including allegations of misconduct levelled against a string of senior officers" (para 5). "Navy veteran Dawn McIlmoyle was 19 when she was raped by a fellow sailor in 1992 while a second man looked on, laughing. 'When I came forward, they charged me under the National Defence Act for being on the male floor, which I was taken to,' she told the Guardian. The infraction remains on her record" (para 6-7). "There are a lot of Ontario police chiefs that have turned around and said, ‘We...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The Arbour report is the third large study commissioned to examine the sexual violence [against women] that has dogged the Canadian military for decades, including allegations of misconduct levelled against a string of senior officers" (para 5). "Navy veteran Dawn McIlmoyle was 19 when she was raped by a fellow sailor in 1992 while a second man looked on, laughing. 'When I came forward, they charged me under the National Defence Act for being on the male floor, which I was taken to,' she told the Guardian. The infraction remains on her record" (para 6-7). "There are a lot of Ontario police chiefs that have turned around and said, ‘We...more
Feb. 28, 2022, 12:34 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The virginity check, which extended to military fiancées, involves someone placing two fingers into the vagina to determine whether or not they've had intercourse, due to the state of the hymen" (para 10).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The virginity check, which extended to military fiancées, involves someone placing two fingers into the vagina to determine whether or not they've had intercourse, due to the state of the hymen" (para 10).
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"There are practices both in the military and police that encourage victims to report any type of abuse. For example there is a hot line for women to call, however, due to customary traditions, women are afraid to report such cases" (1).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"There are practices both in the military and police that encourage victims to report any type of abuse. For example there is a hot line for women to call, however, due to customary traditions, women are afraid to report such cases" (1).
Nov. 18, 2021, 10:13 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The soldiers were driving back to the South Korean air force base after dinner and drinks on March 2. In the back seat, Master Sgt. Lee Ye-ram could be heard repeatedly begging her male colleague, Master Sgt. Chang Dong-hoon, to stop sexually assaulting her. 'Can you please stop it,' she said, according to the conversation recorded by the car’s dashboard camera. What came after was the latest example of South Korea’s persistent struggle to rid its military of sex crimes" (Para 1-2). "When Ms. Lee reported that Mr. Chang kissed and groped her in the car that night, her superiors tried to bury the complaint, according to Defense Ministry investigators....more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The soldiers were driving back to the South Korean air force base after dinner and drinks on March 2. In the back seat, Master Sgt. Lee Ye-ram could be heard repeatedly begging her male colleague, Master Sgt. Chang Dong-hoon, to stop sexually assaulting her. 'Can you please stop it,' she said, according to the conversation recorded by the car’s dashboard camera. What came after was the latest example of South Korea’s persistent struggle to rid its military of sex crimes" (Para 1-2). "When Ms. Lee reported that Mr. Chang kissed and groped her in the car that night, her superiors tried to bury the complaint, according to Defense Ministry investigators....more
Oct. 4, 2021, 9:37 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-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. The investigation that led to these actions was prompted by a public outcry after the killing of Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Hood, by another soldier on the base....more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-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. The investigation that led to these actions was prompted by a public outcry after the killing of Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Hood, by another soldier on the base....more
March 13, 2021, 2:37 p.m.
Countries: Eritrea
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Most men and unmarried women are forced into open-ended service for the government despite a government decree limiting service to 18 months. After military training, some conscripts are assigned to military duties, but according to the government, over
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Most men and unmarried women are forced into open-ended service for the government despite a government decree limiting service to 18 months. After military training, some conscripts are assigned to military duties, but according to the government, over
Feb. 5, 2021, 6 p.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
“The Committee regrets the systematic and widespread acts of violence specifically targeting Rohingya women and girls during the military security “clearance operations”, which followed the 25 August 2017 attacks on border posts in northern Rakhine State and led to the mass displacements of over 745,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh. It notes that the sexual violence against women and girls included rape, gang rape, sexual slavery, forced nudity, sexual humiliation, mutilation and sexual assault and in some cases the victims were subsequently killed” (pp. 2). “The multiple and credible reports by United Nations human rights mechanisms, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the independent international fact-finding...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
“The Committee regrets the systematic and widespread acts of violence specifically targeting Rohingya women and girls during the military security “clearance operations”, which followed the 25 August 2017 attacks on border posts in northern Rakhine State and led to the mass displacements of over 745,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh. It notes that the sexual violence against women and girls included rape, gang rape, sexual slavery, forced nudity, sexual humiliation, mutilation and sexual assault and in some cases the victims were subsequently killed” (pp. 2). “The multiple and credible reports by United Nations human rights mechanisms, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the independent international fact-finding...more
Jan. 1, 2021, 2:26 p.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Girls and women are typically kept at home" (para 11).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Girls and women are typically kept at home" (para 11).
Sept. 5, 2019, 1:56 p.m.
Countries: Congo
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The United Nations reported that since 2015 it had received 16 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by Republic of the Congo (ROC) military and police personnel deployed to the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the CAR (MINUSCA). In June the ROC military contingent withdrew from MINUSCA following a Security Council resolution 2272 review conducted by the UN Secretariat on the performance of ROC peacekeepers. The review found that the nature and extent of the allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against the ROC military contingent pointed to systemic problems in command and control" (3).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"The United Nations reported that since 2015 it had received 16 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by Republic of the Congo (ROC) military and police personnel deployed to the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the CAR (MINUSCA). In June the ROC military contingent withdrew from MINUSCA following a Security Council resolution 2272 review conducted by the UN Secretariat on the performance of ROC peacekeepers. The review found that the nature and extent of the allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse against the ROC military contingent pointed to systemic problems in command and control" (3).
July 13, 2019, 3:04 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"NGOs reported sexual harassment of women in the military was pervasive" (p. 16).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"NGOs reported sexual harassment of women in the military was pervasive" (p. 16).
July 12, 2019, 9:16 a.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Perpetrators of sexual violence [towards women] include African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) soldiers, government security forces, and Al-Shabaab" (8).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Perpetrators of sexual violence [towards women] include African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) soldiers, government security forces, and Al-Shabaab" (8).
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 25, 2019, 2:20 p.m.
Countries: Liberia
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"As of November 20, UNMIL, which plans to close its mission in March 2018, had received six SEA allegations against its military personnel in 2017. One incident allegedly took place in 2017, four prior, and one at an unknown date. Five investigations were pending: One was an allegation of abuse by a military individual from the Philippines and four were allegations of exploitation by military members from Ghana, Pakistan, and Nigeria (two cases). One allegation against a military member from Nepal of attempted sexual assault was substantiated. The United Nations repatriated the individual, and the troop contributing country demoted the individual" (3).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"As of November 20, UNMIL, which plans to close its mission in March 2018, had received six SEA allegations against its military personnel in 2017. One incident allegedly took place in 2017, four prior, and one at an unknown date. Five investigations were pending: One was an allegation of abuse by a military individual from the Philippines and four were allegations of exploitation by military members from Ghana, Pakistan, and Nigeria (two cases). One allegation against a military member from Nepal of attempted sexual assault was substantiated. The United Nations repatriated the individual, and the troop contributing country demoted the individual" (3).
March 15, 2019, 7 a.m.
Countries: Uruguay
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"As of October 18, the UN had received one allegation of sexual exploitation and abuse committed during the year by the country’s military personnel serving in UN peacekeeping operations... As of October the investigation was pending. In the interim the UN suspended its payments to Uruguay" (p. 1 - 2).
Variables: GEW-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"As of October 18, the UN had received one allegation of sexual exploitation and abuse committed during the year by the country’s military personnel serving in UN peacekeeping operations... As of October the investigation was pending. In the interim the UN suspended its payments to Uruguay" (p. 1 - 2).
March 7, 2019, 1:47 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Hazing, bullying, corporal punishment, and sexual harassment continued in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) despite defense ministry guidelines meant to address these problems" (p. 2).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Hazing, bullying, corporal punishment, and sexual harassment continued in the Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) despite defense ministry guidelines meant to address these problems" (p. 2).
March 6, 2019, 7:48 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Of the 469 National Directorate for Security (NDS), ANP, and Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) detainees interviewed, 39 percent reported torture or other abuse. Types of abuse included severe beatings, electric shocks, prolonged suspension by the arms, suffocation, wrenching of testicles, burns by cigarette lighters, sleep deprivation, sexual assault, and threats of execution" (3). "The Ministries of Interior and Defense also issued directives meant to prevent the recruitment and sexual abuse of children by the ANDSF. Media reported in some cases ANDSF units used children as personal servants, support staff, or for sexual purposes. (14) Implies female children as well (AMG-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Of the 469 National Directorate for Security (NDS), ANP, and Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) detainees interviewed, 39 percent reported torture or other abuse. Types of abuse included severe beatings, electric shocks, prolonged suspension by the arms, suffocation, wrenching of testicles, burns by cigarette lighters, sleep deprivation, sexual assault, and threats of execution" (3). "The Ministries of Interior and Defense also issued directives meant to prevent the recruitment and sexual abuse of children by the ANDSF. Media reported in some cases ANDSF units used children as personal servants, support staff, or for sexual purposes. (14) Implies female children as well (AMG-CODER COMMENT).
March 1, 2019, 11:52 p.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: GP-DATA-3, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"For example, in February 2016, the Committee provided a training course on the number of issues relating to human rights, including women’s rights, for the Qatari Armed Forces General Command. In April 2016, it provided a workshop on national legislation, including legislation concerning women, and the perspective of the National Human Rights Committee on such legislation, aimed at law enforcement personnel in the police, the public prosecutor’s office and the courts" (20).
Variables: GP-DATA-3, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"For example, in February 2016, the Committee provided a training course on the number of issues relating to human rights, including women’s rights, for the Qatari Armed Forces General Command. In April 2016, it provided a workshop on national legislation, including legislation concerning women, and the perspective of the National Human Rights Committee on such legislation, aimed at law enforcement personnel in the police, the public prosecutor’s office and the courts" (20).
Jan. 25, 2019, 9:57 p.m.
Countries: Israel
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Sexual violence in the Israel Defense Forces has increased, notwithstanding the adoption of a strategic plan to eliminate sexual harassment, which includes the establishment of a victim support section" (pg. 5). "Increased reports of sexual harassment cases and insufficient sanctions within the Israel Defense Forces, which the State party attributes to increased reporting, and the lack of information on the impact on women’s career progress in the Israel Defense Forces following the integration of ultra-Orthodox men into the military" (pg. 13).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"Sexual violence in the Israel Defense Forces has increased, notwithstanding the adoption of a strategic plan to eliminate sexual harassment, which includes the establishment of a victim support section" (pg. 5). "Increased reports of sexual harassment cases and insufficient sanctions within the Israel Defense Forces, which the State party attributes to increased reporting, and the lack of information on the impact on women’s career progress in the Israel Defense Forces following the integration of ultra-Orthodox men into the military" (pg. 13).
Sept. 6, 2018, 4:27 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"By late January, a Google Drive link with photos of nude and barely dressed Marine servicewomen was posted to the Marines United Facebook page without the knowledge of the women involved. Postings also divulged their names, ranks and military duties. Marines United, a male-only site for current and former Marines, U.S. Navy corpsmen and British Royal Marines, has a following of some 30,000 members whose bases span the globe. Members describe it as a site that helps vets find jobs and assists those feeling suicidal. It also carries degrading commentary about women. The news of nonconsensual nude photos with woman-hating commentary erupted into national media in March. By then, 2,500...more
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-3
"By late January, a Google Drive link with photos of nude and barely dressed Marine servicewomen was posted to the Marines United Facebook page without the knowledge of the women involved. Postings also divulged their names, ranks and military duties. Marines United, a male-only site for current and former Marines, U.S. Navy corpsmen and British Royal Marines, has a following of some 30,000 members whose bases span the globe. Members describe it as a site that helps vets find jobs and assists those feeling suicidal. It also carries degrading commentary about women. The news of nonconsensual nude photos with woman-hating commentary erupted into national media in March. By then, 2,500...more