Results for "Sexual violence survivors"

NAPTIP has disclosed that 58% of survivors of sexual violence in Nigeria fail to seek help, noting that 21% of Nigerian women aged 15 to 49 have experienced physical or sexual violence.

Pakistan and Cyprus have both called for an end to wartime sexual violence and urged action for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence at the UN. They emphasized the need for international efforts to address this issue.

The Australian government has waived gag orders for survivors of sexual violence within the defence force, a move made ahead of an upcoming inquiry. This action was recommended by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Gisèle Pelicot, a feminist figure known for advocating for sexual offense survivors, spoke at the UK launch of her powerful memoir, emphasizing that her trial was for all survivors and that the women gathered at court gave her strength.

A new application has been developed to help survivors of sexual violence secure justice by addressing issues of lost, damaged, or illegible evidence. Thousands of cases often collapse due to such evidence problems, which the app aims to mitigate.

A call has been made for greater support for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those facing 'compounded barriers' such as sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, legal status, and disability, which hinder access to assistance.

Belgium is leading the way in supporting survivors of sexual violence by establishing one-stop centers. These centers provide comprehensive access to medical, psychological, and police support in a single location.

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa emphasized the importance of recognition and justice for survivors of sexual violence in war, central to the 'Stand Speak Rise Up!' initiative.

Thousands of women and girls in Kenya are unable to seek justice for sexual violence due to fear, shame, high costs, and dysfunctional institutions.