Latest items for LRW-PRACTICE-2
Oct. 17, 2024, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The chief executive of Salute Her UK, a charity organisation working to assist military women who have experienced sexual assault, Paula Edwards said that victims are being 'overdiagnosed or misdiagnosed' to get rid of the problem" (par. 4). "Notably, out of 393 referrals Salute UK received for assistance, 133 women under the age of 27 were misdiagnosed with personality disorders" (par. 8). If people are reporting, it is acceptable for them to report (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The chief executive of Salute Her UK, a charity organisation working to assist military women who have experienced sexual assault, Paula Edwards said that victims are being 'overdiagnosed or misdiagnosed' to get rid of the problem" (par. 4). "Notably, out of 393 referrals Salute UK received for assistance, 133 women under the age of 27 were misdiagnosed with personality disorders" (par. 8). If people are reporting, it is acceptable for them to report (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 17, 2024, 6:44 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The ONS has indicated that CSEW figures are more complete than reported crime data – the number of offences actually reported to police – because not all of the victims make a complaint" (par.8). "The ONS said: 'The increases in police recorded sexual offences seen in recent years largely reflect improvements made by the police in how they record these crimes and an increased willingness of victims to come forward and report.' It added that high-profile incidents, media coverage and campaigns are 'likely to have affected people's willingness to report both recent and historical incidents'" (par. 10-11).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The ONS has indicated that CSEW figures are more complete than reported crime data – the number of offences actually reported to police – because not all of the victims make a complaint" (par.8). "The ONS said: 'The increases in police recorded sexual offences seen in recent years largely reflect improvements made by the police in how they record these crimes and an increased willingness of victims to come forward and report.' It added that high-profile incidents, media coverage and campaigns are 'likely to have affected people's willingness to report both recent and historical incidents'" (par. 10-11).
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"It is the specific horror of gang rape that weighs most heavily on Indian women that I know. You may have heard of the many gruesome cases of women being gang-raped, disemboweled and left for dead" (Para 5)"In 2002 brutal violence between Hindus and Muslims swept through Gujarat State. Ms. Bano, then 19 and pregnant, was gang raped by an angry Hindu mob, which also killed 14 of her relatives, including her 3-year-old daughter. Critics accuse Mr. Modi — Gujarat’s top official at the time — of turning a blind eye to the riots. He has not lost an election since. Ms. Bano’s life took a different trajectory. She repeatedly...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"It is the specific horror of gang rape that weighs most heavily on Indian women that I know. You may have heard of the many gruesome cases of women being gang-raped, disemboweled and left for dead" (Para 5)"In 2002 brutal violence between Hindus and Muslims swept through Gujarat State. Ms. Bano, then 19 and pregnant, was gang raped by an angry Hindu mob, which also killed 14 of her relatives, including her 3-year-old daughter. Critics accuse Mr. Modi — Gujarat’s top official at the time — of turning a blind eye to the riots. He has not lost an election since. Ms. Bano’s life took a different trajectory. She repeatedly...more
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:10 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Accounts of sexual violence are difficult to verify because of the victims’ feelings of shame and fear, and CNN reported that the authorities sometimes film assaults to blackmail protesters into silence" (para 5). It is the police that are raping the victims (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Accounts of sexual violence are difficult to verify because of the victims’ feelings of shame and fear, and CNN reported that the authorities sometimes film assaults to blackmail protesters into silence" (para 5). It is the police that are raping the victims (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:31 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'Not every woman who is battered or abused will go to the station,' she [the Northeast Network's Assam project coordinator] said" (para 18).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'Not every woman who is battered or abused will go to the station,' she [the Northeast Network's Assam project coordinator] said" (para 18).
Oct. 11, 2024, 5:16 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"There will be many occasions when a woman is particularly vulnerable, in fear, or otherwise under such stress and pressure, that she withdraws from interaction with the Police, but she has already named her perpetrator. In such cases, many perpetrators may be unaware that they have been named. Without fear of repercussion or accountability, they may continue further violent behaviour towards women...There are many reasons why women and girls withdraw their support from a criminal investigation On such occasions, the default position should not be that the case immediately stops. Women and girls are facing lengthy delays after they report their cases to Police. These delays can mean that victims...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"There will be many occasions when a woman is particularly vulnerable, in fear, or otherwise under such stress and pressure, that she withdraws from interaction with the Police, but she has already named her perpetrator. In such cases, many perpetrators may be unaware that they have been named. Without fear of repercussion or accountability, they may continue further violent behaviour towards women...There are many reasons why women and girls withdraw their support from a criminal investigation On such occasions, the default position should not be that the case immediately stops. Women and girls are facing lengthy delays after they report their cases to Police. These delays can mean that victims...more
Oct. 10, 2024, 1:33 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
Dr. Gisele Ndaya Luseba, former Minister of Gender, Family, and Children, established a center for women who have experienced domestic and sexual violence where they can receive help. There are four steps to helping these women: psychological help, judicial help (they go after their aggressors), medical help, and reintegration back into society. The first step is psychological help. Because the women who have been raped or experienced sexual violence are very traumatized, they don’t respond when they see a man. They scream and run and try to hide. Thus, in Kinshasa and in the provinces, the center has a psychologist there to help them. The next step is judicial help....more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2, DV-PRACTICE-2
Dr. Gisele Ndaya Luseba, former Minister of Gender, Family, and Children, established a center for women who have experienced domestic and sexual violence where they can receive help. There are four steps to helping these women: psychological help, judicial help (they go after their aggressors), medical help, and reintegration back into society. The first step is psychological help. Because the women who have been raped or experienced sexual violence are very traumatized, they don’t respond when they see a man. They scream and run and try to hide. Thus, in Kinshasa and in the provinces, the center has a psychologist there to help them. The next step is judicial help....more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Between 2010–2012, a project entitled 'Increasing Access to Justice, Psycho-social and Rehabilitative Services for Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Domestic Abuse' was implemented. It was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Human Development, the Women’s Department, Youth Enhancement Services (YES), Haven House and WIN-Belize with funding from the U.S. Embassy. It focused on interagency collaboration and support for victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. A total of 68 victims and family members received psycho-social care and legal support" (27).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Between 2010–2012, a project entitled 'Increasing Access to Justice, Psycho-social and Rehabilitative Services for Victims of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Domestic Abuse' was implemented. It was a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Human Development, the Women’s Department, Youth Enhancement Services (YES), Haven House and WIN-Belize with funding from the U.S. Embassy. It focused on interagency collaboration and support for victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. A total of 68 victims and family members received psycho-social care and legal support" (27).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:35 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Three comprehensive Gender-based violence Action Plans were developed during the reporting period to guide the national multi-sectoral response. The first was the 2010–2013 National Gender-based violence Plan of Action (NGBVAP) supported by UNIFEM/UNWOMEN. Its framework was informed by findings from two assessments conducted in 2009, the 'National Assessment of Actions on Ending Violence Against Women' and 'Strengthening State Accountability in Policing and Prosecuting Sexual Assaults' " (10). "In 2010 and 2011, the department held two sexual violence forums, created public education materials and sexual violence information session. In 2012, countrywide sessions on sexual violence focused on rural women participants" (11). "Between 2007–2012, the Women’s Department developed handbooks for training purposes...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Three comprehensive Gender-based violence Action Plans were developed during the reporting period to guide the national multi-sectoral response. The first was the 2010–2013 National Gender-based violence Plan of Action (NGBVAP) supported by UNIFEM/UNWOMEN. Its framework was informed by findings from two assessments conducted in 2009, the 'National Assessment of Actions on Ending Violence Against Women' and 'Strengthening State Accountability in Policing and Prosecuting Sexual Assaults' " (10). "In 2010 and 2011, the department held two sexual violence forums, created public education materials and sexual violence information session. In 2012, countrywide sessions on sexual violence focused on rural women participants" (11). "Between 2007–2012, the Women’s Department developed handbooks for training purposes...more
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:32 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2017, the Evidence Act was amended for consistency with the Civil Procedure Rules 2005, Section 64(1)(b)(iii) and Section 64(c).6 These changes allowed for video and virtual communication to be as part of court procedures and for oral evidence to be collected electronically. This amendment provided greater protection for witnesses, such as victims of sexual crimes and children, particularly those unable or unwilling to be physically present in court to provide oral testimony during trial proceedings" (4). This indicates both the presence of taboos against reporting sexual crimes, given that some are unwilling to present in court to provide oral testimony, and indicates the presence of government action that is...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2017, the Evidence Act was amended for consistency with the Civil Procedure Rules 2005, Section 64(1)(b)(iii) and Section 64(c).6 These changes allowed for video and virtual communication to be as part of court procedures and for oral evidence to be collected electronically. This amendment provided greater protection for witnesses, such as victims of sexual crimes and children, particularly those unable or unwilling to be physically present in court to provide oral testimony during trial proceedings" (4). This indicates both the presence of taboos against reporting sexual crimes, given that some are unwilling to present in court to provide oral testimony, and indicates the presence of government action that is...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the 2019–2029 Public Policy against Sexual Violence in Guatemala was adopted. Its aim is to reduce the incidence of sexual violence. In addition, the Committee on the Prevention of Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons was established as one of the technical and political bodies that comprise the Special Social Development Cabinet. The Committee has coordinated campaigns, training courses, research proposals and information management" (12-13). "The Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons conducted campaigns to prevent sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking and encourage the public to report incidents during lockdown. In conjunction with the National Civil Police of the Ministry of the Interior and...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the 2019–2029 Public Policy against Sexual Violence in Guatemala was adopted. Its aim is to reduce the incidence of sexual violence. In addition, the Committee on the Prevention of Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons was established as one of the technical and political bodies that comprise the Special Social Development Cabinet. The Committee has coordinated campaigns, training courses, research proposals and information management" (12-13). "The Secretariat against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons conducted campaigns to prevent sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking and encourage the public to report incidents during lockdown. In conjunction with the National Civil Police of the Ministry of the Interior and...more
July 18, 2024, 3:16 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare updated the protocol for the provision of care to victims of sexual violence. This protocol is applied at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health care. The Ministry also runs regional training sessions for the personnel of the national network of hospitals. There are 44 dedicated clinics for victims of sexual violence and pregnant girls under 14 years of age in the 40 hospitals that comprise the national network. In addition, under the comprehensive care model for children and adolescents, a medical clinic was established whose multidisciplinary teams provide care to victims and refer cases to the Public Prosecution Service,...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare updated the protocol for the provision of care to victims of sexual violence. This protocol is applied at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health care. The Ministry also runs regional training sessions for the personnel of the national network of hospitals. There are 44 dedicated clinics for victims of sexual violence and pregnant girls under 14 years of age in the 40 hospitals that comprise the national network. In addition, under the comprehensive care model for children and adolescents, a medical clinic was established whose multidisciplinary teams provide care to victims and refer cases to the Public Prosecution Service,...more
July 18, 2024, 3:15 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the System for the Provision of Comprehensive Care to Victims has followed up by conducting single-party virtual hearings for the purpose of granting, extending or expanding protective measures in cases of violence against women, in order to protect the victim and provide information and guidance" (3). "With regard to the prevention of violence, the Ministry of the Interior conducted campaigns on preventing violence against women during lockdown. The Presidential Secretariat for Women conducted a communications campaign on the prevention of violence against women and other crimes in order to raise awareness, provide information and foster a culture of reporting cases of violence against women"...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"During the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the System for the Provision of Comprehensive Care to Victims has followed up by conducting single-party virtual hearings for the purpose of granting, extending or expanding protective measures in cases of violence against women, in order to protect the victim and provide information and guidance" (3). "With regard to the prevention of violence, the Ministry of the Interior conducted campaigns on preventing violence against women during lockdown. The Presidential Secretariat for Women conducted a communications campaign on the prevention of violence against women and other crimes in order to raise awareness, provide information and foster a culture of reporting cases of violence against women"...more
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[C]ases involving all forms of violence against women, including rape, are [not] properly investigated… [V]ictims are [not] protected against revictimization [or] have access to effective reparations, including compensation" (8). "[There is not] an anonymous emergency helpline to be operated by personnel experienced in working with victims of violence" (8).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[C]ases involving all forms of violence against women, including rape, are [not] properly investigated… [V]ictims are [not] protected against revictimization [or] have access to effective reparations, including compensation" (8). "[There is not] an anonymous emergency helpline to be operated by personnel experienced in working with victims of violence" (8).
April 9, 2024, 10:09 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In practice, regional ordinances banning 'lewd' acts with minors are sometimes seen as effectively raising the age of consent to 18 in many parts of Japan. But they come with significantly lighter penalties than rape charges and deem sex with children merely 'unethical' conduct, 'completely discounting its forced nature', Kazuna Kanajiri, an activist fighting pornography and sexual exploitation, told AFP. This leaves room for perpetrators to 'shift blame to the victims, and argue that sex was initiated or enjoyed by the children', said Kanajiri, who heads Tokyo-based group PAPS and welcomes plans to raise the age of consent to 16" (para 11-13). "And in 2019, a string of acquittals in...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In practice, regional ordinances banning 'lewd' acts with minors are sometimes seen as effectively raising the age of consent to 18 in many parts of Japan. But they come with significantly lighter penalties than rape charges and deem sex with children merely 'unethical' conduct, 'completely discounting its forced nature', Kazuna Kanajiri, an activist fighting pornography and sexual exploitation, told AFP. This leaves room for perpetrators to 'shift blame to the victims, and argue that sex was initiated or enjoyed by the children', said Kanajiri, who heads Tokyo-based group PAPS and welcomes plans to raise the age of consent to 16" (para 11-13). "And in 2019, a string of acquittals in...more
April 9, 2024, 9:31 p.m.
Countries: Cuba
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"January has once again raised the dust and sadness of the pending debts on gender-based violence in Cuba. The discussion, at least on social networks, has brought back the issue of a comprehensive law against gender-based violence, shelters, the level of severity in sentences, impunity, the invisibility of disappeared women, the lack of accompaniment of the institutions involved and the scant coverage in the press" (para 1). "Re-victimization and lack of gender sensitivity on the part of legal operators, investigators and medical and medical-legal personnel are considered among the main obstacles for victims to come to denounce in the first place and, second, when they do, the complaints prosper or...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"January has once again raised the dust and sadness of the pending debts on gender-based violence in Cuba. The discussion, at least on social networks, has brought back the issue of a comprehensive law against gender-based violence, shelters, the level of severity in sentences, impunity, the invisibility of disappeared women, the lack of accompaniment of the institutions involved and the scant coverage in the press" (para 1). "Re-victimization and lack of gender sensitivity on the part of legal operators, investigators and medical and medical-legal personnel are considered among the main obstacles for victims to come to denounce in the first place and, second, when they do, the complaints prosper or...more
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he law on amendments to the Law on Conciliatory Mediation in Civil Disputes may revictimize women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence... [C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution… [There is a] lack of enforcement or monitoring of compliance with protection orders, which leaves women who are victims of such violence at risk of further violence" (7).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he law on amendments to the Law on Conciliatory Mediation in Civil Disputes may revictimize women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence... [C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution… [There is a] lack of enforcement or monitoring of compliance with protection orders, which leaves women who are victims of such violence at risk of further violence" (7).
March 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Countries: Gabon
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Each establishment has its own provisions (set out in the school regulations) that prohibit, inter alia, acts of sexual violence" (15).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Each establishment has its own provisions (set out in the school regulations) that prohibit, inter alia, acts of sexual violence" (15).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he fear of stigma and reprisals for reporting cases of sexual violence, prevent victims from seeking reparations" (3). "[V]ictims [of sexual and gender-based violence] and their family members [do not] have effective access to justice and remedies and receive adequate reparations… [There is not] a comprehensive national policy to provide reparations to victims of sexual crimes and ensur[e] the availability of funding for its implementation" (4). "[T]here is no specific law to protect victims and witnesses" (5). "[No] measures [are being taken] to protect women and girls working in artisanal mines from sexual violence and forced prostitution and [to] prosecute and sanction the perpetrators" (16).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he fear of stigma and reprisals for reporting cases of sexual violence, prevent victims from seeking reparations" (3). "[V]ictims [of sexual and gender-based violence] and their family members [do not] have effective access to justice and remedies and receive adequate reparations… [There is not] a comprehensive national policy to provide reparations to victims of sexual crimes and ensur[e] the availability of funding for its implementation" (4). "[T]here is no specific law to protect victims and witnesses" (5). "[No] measures [are being taken] to protect women and girls working in artisanal mines from sexual violence and forced prostitution and [to] prosecute and sanction the perpetrators" (16).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:09 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[A] budget line on compensation for damage caused by the State and its agents may be temporarily dedicated to providing compensation to victims of sexual violence, for a period of two to five years" (8). This is seen as a fund to help victims of sexual violence (MV-coder comment). "[There is] the lack of shelters, counselling and rehabilitation services for [victims of sexual violence]" (8). "[E]ffective procedures [are not established] to investigate cases of the sexual abuse and harassment of girls in school environments, prosecute perpetrators, especially teachers and school administrators, and provide victims with medical care, psychosocial counselling and rehabilitation" (11).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[A] budget line on compensation for damage caused by the State and its agents may be temporarily dedicated to providing compensation to victims of sexual violence, for a period of two to five years" (8). This is seen as a fund to help victims of sexual violence (MV-coder comment). "[There is] the lack of shelters, counselling and rehabilitation services for [victims of sexual violence]" (8). "[E]ffective procedures [are not established] to investigate cases of the sexual abuse and harassment of girls in school environments, prosecute perpetrators, especially teachers and school administrators, and provide victims with medical care, psychosocial counselling and rehabilitation" (11).
Feb. 20, 2024, 9:55 a.m.
Countries: Qatar
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The testimonies of women interviewed for this piece, as well as those of experts who have worked extensively with female hospitality workers in Qatar, suggest few feel able to report sexual harassment should it occur" (para 11). "Women simply won’t be able to speak up" (para 13). "'I don’t think we’ve seen any evidence that hotels are doing anything, frankly, [to support women],' she says. 'And [the women] simply won’t be able to speak up'" (para 18). "Qatar representatives said the five women’s stories were extreme cases which were not the reality for millions of female workers. Fifa said it took any allegations of misconduct extremely seriously and had a...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The testimonies of women interviewed for this piece, as well as those of experts who have worked extensively with female hospitality workers in Qatar, suggest few feel able to report sexual harassment should it occur" (para 11). "Women simply won’t be able to speak up" (para 13). "'I don’t think we’ve seen any evidence that hotels are doing anything, frankly, [to support women],' she says. 'And [the women] simply won’t be able to speak up'" (para 18). "Qatar representatives said the five women’s stories were extreme cases which were not the reality for millions of female workers. Fifa said it took any allegations of misconduct extremely seriously and had a...more
Feb. 16, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'We feminists are angry, we are upset, because we don’t want more of the same,' said Jinna Rosales, adding that this small measure would leave the existing ban for most women, as only a tiny percentage of rape survivors seek out medical attention...'All issues are priorities, but there are some commitments that are easier to carry out, and [lifting the ban] is the simplest, because it doesn’t even require a budget or generate an economic cost,' said Rosales" (para 8-10). "One, designed to increase the government’s capacity to prevent violence against women and improve the attention given to survivors by the justice system, was expected to meet resistance in a...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'We feminists are angry, we are upset, because we don’t want more of the same,' said Jinna Rosales, adding that this small measure would leave the existing ban for most women, as only a tiny percentage of rape survivors seek out medical attention...'All issues are priorities, but there are some commitments that are easier to carry out, and [lifting the ban] is the simplest, because it doesn’t even require a budget or generate an economic cost,' said Rosales" (para 8-10). "One, designed to increase the government’s capacity to prevent violence against women and improve the attention given to survivors by the justice system, was expected to meet resistance in a...more
Feb. 11, 2024, 3:38 p.m.
Countries: South Sudan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"A UN panel of experts on human rights in South Sudan has called on the government to investigate and prosecute top officials for their alleged role in sexual violence. It said the government should immediately remove from office and investigate state governors and county commissioners linked to systematic rape" (para 2-3). "'Nowhere in the world do you find so many women who experience conflict by being repeatedly gang raped... while the men responsible are promoted and rewarded,' said Yasmin Sooka, the chairperson of the panel" (para 5). "'This year we have seen the most dehumanising sexual violence in South Sudan for which the government bears responsibility because of its failure...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"A UN panel of experts on human rights in South Sudan has called on the government to investigate and prosecute top officials for their alleged role in sexual violence. It said the government should immediately remove from office and investigate state governors and county commissioners linked to systematic rape" (para 2-3). "'Nowhere in the world do you find so many women who experience conflict by being repeatedly gang raped... while the men responsible are promoted and rewarded,' said Yasmin Sooka, the chairperson of the panel" (para 5). "'This year we have seen the most dehumanising sexual violence in South Sudan for which the government bears responsibility because of its failure...more
Jan. 28, 2024, 7:26 p.m.
Countries: Haiti
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'The gruesome testimonies shared by victims underscore the imperative for urgent action to stop this depraved behaviour, ensure that those responsible are held to account, and the victims are provided support'" (para 4). "Ensuring immediate access to adequate medical and psychosocial care to prevent further physical and psychological harm is a crucial first step towards victims’ rehabilitation. Victims are also entitled to remedy, including access to justice and reparation. However, the efforts of national and international actors working in this field to guarantee the rights of survivors have generally been insufficient due to multiple challenges and barriers detailed in this report" (para 9). This quote shows that there is an...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'The gruesome testimonies shared by victims underscore the imperative for urgent action to stop this depraved behaviour, ensure that those responsible are held to account, and the victims are provided support'" (para 4). "Ensuring immediate access to adequate medical and psychosocial care to prevent further physical and psychological harm is a crucial first step towards victims’ rehabilitation. Victims are also entitled to remedy, including access to justice and reparation. However, the efforts of national and international actors working in this field to guarantee the rights of survivors have generally been insufficient due to multiple challenges and barriers detailed in this report" (para 9). This quote shows that there is an...more
Jan. 22, 2024, 6:54 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, Ms. Reynolds took the lonely, terrifying risk of identifying the officer who pressured her for sex — and quickly discovered she was one of at least 10 women who had been abused by officers and workers at the facility" (para 12).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"In 2019, Ms. Reynolds took the lonely, terrifying risk of identifying the officer who pressured her for sex — and quickly discovered she was one of at least 10 women who had been abused by officers and workers at the facility" (para 12).
Jan. 21, 2024, 10:46 a.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[U]N special envoy on sexual violence, said she has verified more than 100 cases of rape against Ukrainians during the eight-month war - but the true figure is almost certain to be higher" (para. 2). Even though it is not textually said we can infer that there's an existing taboo against reporting sexual assault as they are almost certain that the figure is higher than the reported one. (MD - CODER COMMENT)"It's very difficult to have reliable statistics during an active conflict, and the numbers will never reflect reality, because sexual violence is a silent crime' that is largely underreported, she said" (para 10). Even though it is not textually...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[U]N special envoy on sexual violence, said she has verified more than 100 cases of rape against Ukrainians during the eight-month war - but the true figure is almost certain to be higher" (para. 2). Even though it is not textually said we can infer that there's an existing taboo against reporting sexual assault as they are almost certain that the figure is higher than the reported one. (MD - CODER COMMENT)"It's very difficult to have reliable statistics during an active conflict, and the numbers will never reflect reality, because sexual violence is a silent crime' that is largely underreported, she said" (para 10). Even though it is not textually...more
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"A protocol for the prevention of rape and sexual violence, including female genital mutilation, and for the provision of integrated care to victims, was adopted" (14). "Decree No. 15.007 of 8 January 2015 established the joint rapid response unit to combat sexual violence against women and girls, whose mandate is to prevent and punish all forms of sexual violence committed against women and children regardless of the social context and the social or marital status of the person, including widows and orphans" (11, 12, 17). "Rape evidence kits and reproductive health kits for crisis situations were provided by the United Nations Population Fund as part of its response to gender-based...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"A protocol for the prevention of rape and sexual violence, including female genital mutilation, and for the provision of integrated care to victims, was adopted" (14). "Decree No. 15.007 of 8 January 2015 established the joint rapid response unit to combat sexual violence against women and girls, whose mandate is to prevent and punish all forms of sexual violence committed against women and children regardless of the social context and the social or marital status of the person, including widows and orphans" (11, 12, 17). "Rape evidence kits and reproductive health kits for crisis situations were provided by the United Nations Population Fund as part of its response to gender-based...more
Jan. 19, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The 4040 free hotline operated by the Danish Refugee Council, has enabled the referral of many survivors for care" (26).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The 4040 free hotline operated by the Danish Refugee Council, has enabled the referral of many survivors for care" (26).
Jan. 19, 2024, 11:27 a.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The joint rapid response unit to prevent sexual violence against women and girls is responsible for suppressing any act of violence against women. This service receives complaints from the victims themselves or third parties and reports of incidents of violence against women. Investigations are immediately initiated, with the possibility of opening a judicial inquiry. The alleged culprits are referred to the competent courts. Sentences are duly imposed on these culprits" (25). "[T]he communication of the free hotline number (4040) to all mobile phone users, with a call for all those with knowledge of any situation of violence against a woman to report, as soon as possible, to the medical and...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The joint rapid response unit to prevent sexual violence against women and girls is responsible for suppressing any act of violence against women. This service receives complaints from the victims themselves or third parties and reports of incidents of violence against women. Investigations are immediately initiated, with the possibility of opening a judicial inquiry. The alleged culprits are referred to the competent courts. Sentences are duly imposed on these culprits" (25). "[T]he communication of the free hotline number (4040) to all mobile phone users, with a call for all those with knowledge of any situation of violence against a woman to report, as soon as possible, to the medical and...more
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Some of the gaps identified as hindrances in the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, 2008 were addressed through the development of Regulations to this Act in 2013. The Government continues to provide technical and financial support to non-governmental organizations to offer counselling services to GBV survivors and their families and shelter facilities. In 2011, there was developed Gender Based Violence Health Sector Policy Framework and Health Care Service Providers Protocols and Service Standards. The Botswana Police Service has also included gender and gender based violence in their pre-service and in service training" (6). "Stiffer measures have been put in place to prohibit withdrawal of domestic violence cases at...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Some of the gaps identified as hindrances in the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, 2008 were addressed through the development of Regulations to this Act in 2013. The Government continues to provide technical and financial support to non-governmental organizations to offer counselling services to GBV survivors and their families and shelter facilities. In 2011, there was developed Gender Based Violence Health Sector Policy Framework and Health Care Service Providers Protocols and Service Standards. The Botswana Police Service has also included gender and gender based violence in their pre-service and in service training" (6). "Stiffer measures have been put in place to prohibit withdrawal of domestic violence cases at...more