Latest items for LRW-PRACTICE-2
March 27, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"There were anecdotal reports of police or judicial reluctance to act on rape cases; women’s rights advocates alleged the attitudes of police, hospitals, and courts toward survivors of sexual violence sometimes victimized them again, often by forcing them to recount details of their trauma, conflating silence with consent, or admitting as evidence their past sexual history" (15).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"There were anecdotal reports of police or judicial reluctance to act on rape cases; women’s rights advocates alleged the attitudes of police, hospitals, and courts toward survivors of sexual violence sometimes victimized them again, often by forcing them to recount details of their trauma, conflating silence with consent, or admitting as evidence their past sexual history" (15).
March 26, 2026, 5:31 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The cases of rape of women in the Tindouf refugee camps remain one of the major taboos ignored and avoided since the creation of these camps. Hundreds of women have been raped by Frente Polisario officials, repeatedly and for long periods of time, which attests to the systematic nature of these practices that have not been, unfortunately, brought to light during all this time in order to put an end to them on the part of the Algerian state, which bears full responsibility for what falls within its territorial perimeter" (2).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The cases of rape of women in the Tindouf refugee camps remain one of the major taboos ignored and avoided since the creation of these camps. Hundreds of women have been raped by Frente Polisario officials, repeatedly and for long periods of time, which attests to the systematic nature of these practices that have not been, unfortunately, brought to light during all this time in order to put an end to them on the part of the Algerian state, which bears full responsibility for what falls within its territorial perimeter" (2).
March 24, 2026, 7:20 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"According to the sources, a document was then prepared stating that the woman [Iranian female nurse who was gang raped during the country's uprisings in early January] had entered into a temporary marriage with one of the agents, a step described as intended to create the conditions for her release. She was also required to sign a pledge stating that after her release she would declare that she had been abused and raped by 'rioters,' the sources said" (para 17-18). This information shows that authorities forced the victim to sign a pledge falsely attributing the rape to rioters. This demonstrates coercion and barriers preventing accurate reporting of sexual violence, hence...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"According to the sources, a document was then prepared stating that the woman [Iranian female nurse who was gang raped during the country's uprisings in early January] had entered into a temporary marriage with one of the agents, a step described as intended to create the conditions for her release. She was also required to sign a pledge stating that after her release she would declare that she had been abused and raped by 'rioters,' the sources said" (para 17-18). This information shows that authorities forced the victim to sign a pledge falsely attributing the rape to rioters. This demonstrates coercion and barriers preventing accurate reporting of sexual violence, hence...more
March 22, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'[T]he Mayor [of London] has prioritised a new comprehensive 10-point plan to tackle offending and fund new free independent legal advice for survivors of rape and serious sexual offences so that they can receive the vital support they need and deserve. And is supporting the ‘New Met for London’ plan, to overhaul the way the force deals with offences involving women and girls. This includes providing better training for officers, more resources for specialist investigative teams and focused action on the worst offenders so we can build a safer London for all' [said a spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan]" (para 36-37).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'[T]he Mayor [of London] has prioritised a new comprehensive 10-point plan to tackle offending and fund new free independent legal advice for survivors of rape and serious sexual offences so that they can receive the vital support they need and deserve. And is supporting the ‘New Met for London’ plan, to overhaul the way the force deals with offences involving women and girls. This includes providing better training for officers, more resources for specialist investigative teams and focused action on the worst offenders so we can build a safer London for all' [said a spokesperson for London Mayor Sadiq Khan]" (para 36-37).
March 21, 2026, 6:07 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Lemaadla Mohamed Salem Zrug of Association Sahraouie contre l’Impunité dans les Camps de Tindouf told the Committee that her father was tortured to death by the Frente POLISARIO. 'There has been no human right that has not been violated against women' in the Tindouf camps in Algeria, she said, pointing to human trafficking, forced marriage and rape" (para 3).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Lemaadla Mohamed Salem Zrug of Association Sahraouie contre l’Impunité dans les Camps de Tindouf told the Committee that her father was tortured to death by the Frente POLISARIO. 'There has been no human right that has not been violated against women' in the Tindouf camps in Algeria, she said, pointing to human trafficking, forced marriage and rape" (para 3).
March 21, 2026, 5:47 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Spanish NGO 'The Altamirano Foundation' has sounded the alarm over the serious violations of the rights of women and children in the camps of Tindouf, southwestern Algeria, in a report submitted to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council. In a scathing report, based on field investigations, testimonies, and medical analyses, the Foundation paints a grim picture: widespread malnutrition, lack of healthcare, exploitation, forced military conscription of minors, and sexual violence" (para 1-2).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Spanish NGO 'The Altamirano Foundation' has sounded the alarm over the serious violations of the rights of women and children in the camps of Tindouf, southwestern Algeria, in a report submitted to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights during the 60th session of the Human Rights Council. In a scathing report, based on field investigations, testimonies, and medical analyses, the Foundation paints a grim picture: widespread malnutrition, lack of healthcare, exploitation, forced military conscription of minors, and sexual violence" (para 1-2).
March 13, 2026, 1:28 p.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"This poor conviction rate, along with the weak sentences handed down to rapists, is believed to discourage many victims of sexual violence from reporting the crimes. Today, in Poland many women are afraid of going to the police to report rape because they know that they will have to answer questions about whether they screamed or tried to fight. Women have to prove that they actively resisted. This is humiliating, and I think it makes it even harder for women to report rapes and seek justice, says Dorota Olko, spokesperson for New Left" (para 15-16).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"This poor conviction rate, along with the weak sentences handed down to rapists, is believed to discourage many victims of sexual violence from reporting the crimes. Today, in Poland many women are afraid of going to the police to report rape because they know that they will have to answer questions about whether they screamed or tried to fight. Women have to prove that they actively resisted. This is humiliating, and I think it makes it even harder for women to report rapes and seek justice, says Dorota Olko, spokesperson for New Left" (para 15-16).
March 11, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"When her [Jamila, 40-year-old Sudanese woman in Libya with her family] daughters were raped the first time, Jamila took them to hospital and reported it to police. But when the police officer realised they were refugees, Jamila says he withdrew the report and warned her that she would be jailed if the complaint was officially filed. This was in the west of Libya" (para 36).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"When her [Jamila, 40-year-old Sudanese woman in Libya with her family] daughters were raped the first time, Jamila took them to hospital and reported it to police. But when the police officer realised they were refugees, Jamila says he withdrew the report and warned her that she would be jailed if the complaint was officially filed. This was in the west of Libya" (para 36).
March 9, 2026, 5:36 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"We [the author along with other Afghan women] used to have access to a nationwide network of shelters and services for those facing sex-based violence, including legal representation, medical care, and psychosocial support. And it served thousands of women and girls each year. As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, this system collapsed" (para 30). This information shows that in the past, the existance of shelters, medical care, etc. for the sexual violence victims in Afghanistan could help with the decrease of 'taboo mentality' in reporting it. However, such institutions collapsed with the return of the Taliban, which means the victims are caing significant taboos in reporting sexual violence (MR-CODER...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"We [the author along with other Afghan women] used to have access to a nationwide network of shelters and services for those facing sex-based violence, including legal representation, medical care, and psychosocial support. And it served thousands of women and girls each year. As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, this system collapsed" (para 30). This information shows that in the past, the existance of shelters, medical care, etc. for the sexual violence victims in Afghanistan could help with the decrease of 'taboo mentality' in reporting it. However, such institutions collapsed with the return of the Taliban, which means the victims are caing significant taboos in reporting sexual violence (MR-CODER...more
March 1, 2026, 8:52 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"For Ukraine, the sexual violence is a largely hidden trauma. Advocates say many women are reluctant to file cases [of rape by Russian soldiers] because they want to avoid stigma and painful memories, or because they live in territory that remains occupied by Russia and have little hope of legal redress. Some women have broken the cycle of silence, helped by survivor groups, or motivated to shed light on what they call atrocities that Russia has used as a weapon of war" (para 6-7).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"For Ukraine, the sexual violence is a largely hidden trauma. Advocates say many women are reluctant to file cases [of rape by Russian soldiers] because they want to avoid stigma and painful memories, or because they live in territory that remains occupied by Russia and have little hope of legal redress. Some women have broken the cycle of silence, helped by survivor groups, or motivated to shed light on what they call atrocities that Russia has used as a weapon of war" (para 6-7).
Feb. 25, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Of victims who experienced sexual assault by rape or penetration (including attempts) since the age of 16 years:...around 1 in 7 (14.7%) reported the assault to the police and, of those that told someone but not the police, 38.5% did not think the police could help, 35.3% stated embarrassment as a reason for not reporting, and 30.5% thought it would be humiliating" (3).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Of victims who experienced sexual assault by rape or penetration (including attempts) since the age of 16 years:...around 1 in 7 (14.7%) reported the assault to the police and, of those that told someone but not the police, 38.5% did not think the police could help, 35.3% stated embarrassment as a reason for not reporting, and 30.5% thought it would be humiliating" (3).
Feb. 25, 2026, 7:50 a.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The gender-based violence hotline “144” reduced its staff by 42% and the Acompañar programme, which aims to strengthen the economic independence of individuals experiencing gender-based violence, had reduced its reach by 98.63% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023" (2). While the "144" hotline is not specified to also provide support to those who have been victimized by sexual assault, the reduction of the hotline and the Acompañar programme indicate a general shift away from support for female victims of gendered violence (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The gender-based violence hotline “144” reduced its staff by 42% and the Acompañar programme, which aims to strengthen the economic independence of individuals experiencing gender-based violence, had reduced its reach by 98.63% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023" (2). While the "144" hotline is not specified to also provide support to those who have been victimized by sexual assault, the reduction of the hotline and the Acompañar programme indicate a general shift away from support for female victims of gendered violence (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Feb. 22, 2026, 12:15 p.m.
Countries: Haiti
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"MSF [the charity Medecins Sans Frontieres] said its clinic is struggling to find shelters willing to accept patients, and it noted that women with children or those who are pregnant or need medical care are often rejected. 'The lack of available services leaves survivors exposed to the same risks that led to their initial trauma,' MSF said. 'Without safe shelter or relocation options, MSF discharges its patients straight back into the nightmare they came from, just to see them return another day after being violated again'" (para 17-18). "Fear over reporting sexual abuse cases persists because of ongoing stigma and a lack of faith in Haiti's police and justice system....more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"MSF [the charity Medecins Sans Frontieres] said its clinic is struggling to find shelters willing to accept patients, and it noted that women with children or those who are pregnant or need medical care are often rejected. 'The lack of available services leaves survivors exposed to the same risks that led to their initial trauma,' MSF said. 'Without safe shelter or relocation options, MSF discharges its patients straight back into the nightmare they came from, just to see them return another day after being violated again'" (para 17-18). "Fear over reporting sexual abuse cases persists because of ongoing stigma and a lack of faith in Haiti's police and justice system....more
Feb. 17, 2026, 9:26 a.m.
Countries: Albania
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"GREVIO is seriously concerned that the number of reported cases of rape in Albania is extremely low. This raises serious concerns that women who are victims of rape face serious barriers to reporting the crime to law enforcement or any other authority. Rape and sexual violence are associated with such stigma and shame that victims simply do not turn to the authorities for help and support" (39).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"GREVIO is seriously concerned that the number of reported cases of rape in Albania is extremely low. This raises serious concerns that women who are victims of rape face serious barriers to reporting the crime to law enforcement or any other authority. Rape and sexual violence are associated with such stigma and shame that victims simply do not turn to the authorities for help and support" (39).
Feb. 8, 2026, 5:35 p.m.
Countries: Yemen
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'In Yemen, the law establishes that without a confession from the perpetrator, a rape victim must provide four male witnesses to establish that the offense had been committed. This requirement makes most rape cases impossible to prove, owing to the circumstances in which rape usually takes place' (para 4).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"'In Yemen, the law establishes that without a confession from the perpetrator, a rape victim must provide four male witnesses to establish that the offense had been committed. This requirement makes most rape cases impossible to prove, owing to the circumstances in which rape usually takes place' (para 4).
Feb. 7, 2026, 3:43 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"For the survivors, rape remains extremely stigmatizing, and women avoid seeking medical care or disclosing their injuries. Many were told by soldiers they would be killed if they sought help. Of those that did make it to hospitals, a significant proportion are unrecorded: medical notes were destroyed in the conflict, or not kept at all in clinics where health workers were threatened for treating survivors of rape. 'The combined invaders during that period were threatening any healthcare providers assisting such women – any healthcare worker assisting the survivors in any way was assumed a traitor. So there was an attempt to hide scared survivors, Abraha [Dr Abraha Gebreegziabher, head of...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"For the survivors, rape remains extremely stigmatizing, and women avoid seeking medical care or disclosing their injuries. Many were told by soldiers they would be killed if they sought help. Of those that did make it to hospitals, a significant proportion are unrecorded: medical notes were destroyed in the conflict, or not kept at all in clinics where health workers were threatened for treating survivors of rape. 'The combined invaders during that period were threatening any healthcare providers assisting such women – any healthcare worker assisting the survivors in any way was assumed a traitor. So there was an attempt to hide scared survivors, Abraha [Dr Abraha Gebreegziabher, head of...more
Jan. 24, 2026, 8:44 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The government did not enforce the law effectively. Limited investigative resources, poor forensic capabilities, and an ineffective judicial system prevented prosecution of most cases. A 2021 study conducted by the NGO Mosaiko stated 53 percent of women in rural communities and urban peripheries did not report domestic violence to civil authorities, and even sexual abuse of adolescents was often addressed by the village leaders and not reported to police. Only aggravated rape cases with severe injuries and rape of children were reported to police. The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights worked with the Ministry of Interior to increase the number of women police officers and to improve police response...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The government did not enforce the law effectively. Limited investigative resources, poor forensic capabilities, and an ineffective judicial system prevented prosecution of most cases. A 2021 study conducted by the NGO Mosaiko stated 53 percent of women in rural communities and urban peripheries did not report domestic violence to civil authorities, and even sexual abuse of adolescents was often addressed by the village leaders and not reported to police. Only aggravated rape cases with severe injuries and rape of children were reported to police. The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights worked with the Ministry of Interior to increase the number of women police officers and to improve police response...more
Jan. 22, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The letter [written by several charities in the UK regarding pupil-on-pupil sexual violence] explains that handling school sexual abuse is 'exacerbated' when police don't charge anyone or when the court process is finished" (para 6). This information shows that the handling of sexual abuse in UK schools is worsened when police do not bring charges or when court proceedings conclude, as schools often reduce safeguarding responses once criminal justice processes end, limiting protection and support for victims and acting as some kind of a taboo in reporting sexual violence (MR-CODER COMMENT)."Charities warn that 'schools tend to treat no further action decisions as cause to simply 'go back to normal.'Victims can...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The letter [written by several charities in the UK regarding pupil-on-pupil sexual violence] explains that handling school sexual abuse is 'exacerbated' when police don't charge anyone or when the court process is finished" (para 6). This information shows that the handling of sexual abuse in UK schools is worsened when police do not bring charges or when court proceedings conclude, as schools often reduce safeguarding responses once criminal justice processes end, limiting protection and support for victims and acting as some kind of a taboo in reporting sexual violence (MR-CODER COMMENT)."Charities warn that 'schools tend to treat no further action decisions as cause to simply 'go back to normal.'Victims can...more
Jan. 18, 2026, 8:49 p.m.
Countries: Albania
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Reporting the crime [sexual assault] to the local police does not hold any risks for you. Extramarital sex, homosexuality and use of alcohol are not considered criminal offences in Albania. In most large cities in Albania there are male and female police officers trained in dealing with sexual assault cases. Those who are not fluent in English will be supported by an interpreter. In smaller towns, you may have to wait for an interpreter to arrive at the police station before you can give a full statement" (para 15-16).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Reporting the crime [sexual assault] to the local police does not hold any risks for you. Extramarital sex, homosexuality and use of alcohol are not considered criminal offences in Albania. In most large cities in Albania there are male and female police officers trained in dealing with sexual assault cases. Those who are not fluent in English will be supported by an interpreter. In smaller towns, you may have to wait for an interpreter to arrive at the police station before you can give a full statement" (para 15-16).
Jan. 18, 2026, 5:57 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
“Since they seized power in August 2021, the Taliban have violated women’s and girls’ rights and decimated the system of protection and support for those fleeing violence; such the Ministry of Women Affairs (MoWA), Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) and the Law on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) as also the specialized prosecution units and courts dealt with cases involving violence against women and girls" (para 3).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
“Since they seized power in August 2021, the Taliban have violated women’s and girls’ rights and decimated the system of protection and support for those fleeing violence; such the Ministry of Women Affairs (MoWA), Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) and the Law on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) as also the specialized prosecution units and courts dealt with cases involving violence against women and girls" (para 3).
Dec. 19, 2025, 1:37 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Forces have been rolling out Operation Soteria, an investigative model under which officers adopt an offender-centred approach that focuses on suspects’ patterns of behaviour before, during and after reported attacks. It shifts the spotlight from investigating the credibility of victims, which has been partly blamed for more than 60 per cent of rape complainants withdrawing from cases and a consequent collapse in conviction rates" (4). "Efforts to improve rates of prosecution and conviction have been hampered by crown court backlogs which have meant victims have had to wait as long as five years for their cases to come to trial" (4).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Forces have been rolling out Operation Soteria, an investigative model under which officers adopt an offender-centred approach that focuses on suspects’ patterns of behaviour before, during and after reported attacks. It shifts the spotlight from investigating the credibility of victims, which has been partly blamed for more than 60 per cent of rape complainants withdrawing from cases and a consequent collapse in conviction rates" (4). "Efforts to improve rates of prosecution and conviction have been hampered by crown court backlogs which have meant victims have had to wait as long as five years for their cases to come to trial" (4).
Dec. 2, 2025, 9:03 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
""More than 4,500 new officers have been trained to investigate rape and serious sexual offences over the last year, with the report detailing a 38 per cent increase in charges for adult rape from the year ending December 2022 to the year ending December 2023" (para 12).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
""More than 4,500 new officers have been trained to investigate rape and serious sexual offences over the last year, with the report detailing a 38 per cent increase in charges for adult rape from the year ending December 2022 to the year ending December 2023" (para 12).
Nov. 26, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"ubmitting a Complaint or Report on Human Rights Issues An electronic service provided by the Human Rights Commission that allows individuals, institutions, and organizations to submit complaints or reports on human rights issues, including criminal justice, equality and non-discrimination, property ownership, privacy and information security, adequate standard of living, marriage and family formation, social welfare, health, education, protection from human trafficking, labor, opinion and expression, legal personality recognition, nationality, protection from violence and abuse, access to justice, among others. This service is available without the need to visit the commission and benefits everyone, especially women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, children, and youth" (para 184).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"ubmitting a Complaint or Report on Human Rights Issues An electronic service provided by the Human Rights Commission that allows individuals, institutions, and organizations to submit complaints or reports on human rights issues, including criminal justice, equality and non-discrimination, property ownership, privacy and information security, adequate standard of living, marriage and family formation, social welfare, health, education, protection from human trafficking, labor, opinion and expression, legal personality recognition, nationality, protection from violence and abuse, access to justice, among others. This service is available without the need to visit the commission and benefits everyone, especially women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, children, and youth" (para 184).
Oct. 25, 2025, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"This is the latest protest sparked by allegations that the girl, referred to as Cwecwe to protect her identity, was raped at her school last year and that the matter was only reported a month later" (para 2).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"This is the latest protest sparked by allegations that the girl, referred to as Cwecwe to protect her identity, was raped at her school last year and that the matter was only reported a month later" (para 2).
Oct. 17, 2025, 5:06 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"According to reports, victims [of rape and sexual assault] and their families are often forced into silence by intimidation and a broken justice system" (para. 18).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"According to reports, victims [of rape and sexual assault] and their families are often forced into silence by intimidation and a broken justice system" (para. 18).
Oct. 17, 2025, 4:31 p.m.
Countries: Ecuador
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Since [Galapagos Islands resident Carmen Torres] and her daughter reported the assault to authorities, they have received threats, bullying and harassment from other islanders. Torres was accused of being a bad mother, while her daughter was dismissed as a prostitute and drug addict. 'There are so many girls that don’t speak out because [they fear] the violence they will face for doing so,' said Torres" (para. 6-7). The names referenced in this quote are acknowledged in the article to be pseudonyms used due to fear of retribution for speaking to the media (NAC - CODER COMMENT). "The islands’ remoteness adds to the problem, said de la Huerta. 'Everybody’s scared that...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Since [Galapagos Islands resident Carmen Torres] and her daughter reported the assault to authorities, they have received threats, bullying and harassment from other islanders. Torres was accused of being a bad mother, while her daughter was dismissed as a prostitute and drug addict. 'There are so many girls that don’t speak out because [they fear] the violence they will face for doing so,' said Torres" (para. 6-7). The names referenced in this quote are acknowledged in the article to be pseudonyms used due to fear of retribution for speaking to the media (NAC - CODER COMMENT). "The islands’ remoteness adds to the problem, said de la Huerta. 'Everybody’s scared that...more
Oct. 10, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The 33-year-old woman had attempted suicide twice: the yearslong investigations and trials had been that stressful. Even then, she said she had only reported a fraction of the sexual abuse she’d suffered, fearing she might be punished for false accusations if her allegations were dismissed under South Korea’s strict rape law" (para 1)."Since [South Korea President Suk-Yeol] Yoon took office, the number of people investigated in cases of “false accusations” has surged. While most of these cases don’t involve sexual assault, South Korean women’s rights activists say politicians and much of the media have focused on false allegations of rape, fomenting a hostile environment that silences genuine rape survivors" (para...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"The 33-year-old woman had attempted suicide twice: the yearslong investigations and trials had been that stressful. Even then, she said she had only reported a fraction of the sexual abuse she’d suffered, fearing she might be punished for false accusations if her allegations were dismissed under South Korea’s strict rape law" (para 1)."Since [South Korea President Suk-Yeol] Yoon took office, the number of people investigated in cases of “false accusations” has surged. While most of these cases don’t involve sexual assault, South Korean women’s rights activists say politicians and much of the media have focused on false allegations of rape, fomenting a hostile environment that silences genuine rape survivors" (para...more
Aug. 21, 2025, 1:06 a.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Between October 2004 and February 2005, Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) teams in West and South Darfur treated almost 500 women and girls who had been raped – almost a third of whom had been multiply raped. These figures probably represent only a fraction of cases as Sudanese women, like women in other conflict zones, refuse to report forced sex for fear of isolation, abandonment and stigma" (Para 2).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Between October 2004 and February 2005, Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) teams in West and South Darfur treated almost 500 women and girls who had been raped – almost a third of whom had been multiply raped. These figures probably represent only a fraction of cases as Sudanese women, like women in other conflict zones, refuse to report forced sex for fear of isolation, abandonment and stigma" (Para 2).
April 30, 2025, 12:05 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Ms. Huang emerged as an important activist in China’s burgeoning #MeToo movement in early 2018, when she created a social media platform for reporting sexual harassment. She organized and published surveys that found it to be rampant in universities and workplaces. A champion of women’s right to speak out about harassment, Ms. Huang also described having been subjected to it herself by a colleague at a national news organization" (par. 6). That Ms. Huang had to set up a platform for reporting sexual harassment suggests that there was not a method to report before or it was not likely people would report (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Ms. Huang emerged as an important activist in China’s burgeoning #MeToo movement in early 2018, when she created a social media platform for reporting sexual harassment. She organized and published surveys that found it to be rampant in universities and workplaces. A champion of women’s right to speak out about harassment, Ms. Huang also described having been subjected to it herself by a colleague at a national news organization" (par. 6). That Ms. Huang had to set up a platform for reporting sexual harassment suggests that there was not a method to report before or it was not likely people would report (IME - CODER COMMENT).
April 29, 2025, 4:20 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Florentine, now in her late 20s, says she was afraid to tell her mother what had happened. About a month later, she missed her period" (par. 7). This is an indicator that women fear reporting rape (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Florentine, now in her late 20s, says she was afraid to tell her mother what had happened. About a month later, she missed her period" (par. 7). This is an indicator that women fear reporting rape (IME - CODER COMMENT).