Strengthening Criminal Justice Responses to Gender-Based Violence

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Violence against women is a widespread and serious violation of human rights. Although the rates at which women are exposed to violence vary from one country to another, statistics indicate that violence against women is a universal phenomenon and women are subjected to different forms of violence both within and outside their homes. With a global review of available data findings, the United Nations Secretary-General has described violence against women as “reaching epidemic proportions”. Indeed, almost one in three women worldwide has experienced either physical and/or sexual violence.[1] According to the UNODC Global Estimates (2020), on gender-related killings of women and girls in the private sphere, Africa is the continent where women are most at risk of being killed by intimate partners or family members[2]. Read More...

Securing the safety of people from organized crime.

When culture clashes with criminal law: Traditional Leadership can have the potential to play a positive role in dousing the fuel to countering Gender-Based Violence

South Africa- 3 August and 2 November

Women, even those that are regarded as witches have a Right to life, and not be killed in a heinous and horrendous manner.

A TRAINING HANDBOOK FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTITIONERS ON CYBERVIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (CVAWG)

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SADC MODEL LAW ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

Handbook for Court Support and Preparation Officers (CSPOs)

CCPCJ side event on Survivor-Centered Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response in Criminal Justice Systems

GBVF is like a contagious disease that affects cultures, generations, and families the world over. Its harmful side effects lead to broken relationships, abuse, and even death. GBVF can be stopped though, by using a multi-sectoral approach, understanding its intricate nature and modus operandi, and responding effectively. Read more...