Latest items for EWCMS-DATA-2
Sept. 12, 2026, 9:51 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was yesterday charged with the rape of a female colleague. Police said Renaldo Wilkinson, 35, had sexual intercourse with a 32-year-old woman marine without her consent on February 5" (para 1-2).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force officer was yesterday charged with the rape of a female colleague. Police said Renaldo Wilkinson, 35, had sexual intercourse with a 32-year-old woman marine without her consent on February 5" (para 1-2).
Sept. 12, 2026, 9:20 p.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Within the required timeframe of 2020 till present, there appears to be limited and scattered data on how common rape/assault is within the military, including rates of reports and estimates of unreported assault" (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Within the required timeframe of 2020 till present, there appears to be limited and scattered data on how common rape/assault is within the military, including rates of reports and estimates of unreported assault" (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Sept. 11, 2026, 1:10 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"On December 20th, a major in the Austrian Armed Forces allegedly assaulted two female soldiers at the St. Johann barracks. Defense Ministry spokesman Colonel Michael Bauer confirmed a corresponding report on Krone.at to the Salzburger Nachrichten (SN) on Tuesday. According to Bauer, the allegations against the major were brought to the attention of the parliamentary Federal Armed Forces Commission in an anonymous letter. The letter stated that on December 20th, around 7 p.m., the officer, in a heavily intoxicated state, grabbed the buttocks of a female lieutenant (male or female privates, corporals, or platoon leaders) and a female non-commissioned officer, among other things" (para 1-2).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"On December 20th, a major in the Austrian Armed Forces allegedly assaulted two female soldiers at the St. Johann barracks. Defense Ministry spokesman Colonel Michael Bauer confirmed a corresponding report on Krone.at to the Salzburger Nachrichten (SN) on Tuesday. According to Bauer, the allegations against the major were brought to the attention of the parliamentary Federal Armed Forces Commission in an anonymous letter. The letter stated that on December 20th, around 7 p.m., the officer, in a heavily intoxicated state, grabbed the buttocks of a female lieutenant (male or female privates, corporals, or platoon leaders) and a female non-commissioned officer, among other things" (para 1-2).
Sept. 10, 2026, 9:07 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The jury heard the pair [Jake Sullivan, an Australian service member and a female colleague] had agreed to have sex in March 2022, when Sullivan had joined the victim in her room at ADFA. The woman told the court they had had a casual sexual relationship previously. But she said about ten minutes into the encounter Sullivan had become aggressive and hurt her. The woman said she had turned away, saying she wanted to sleep. The woman said he grabbed her and pulled her on top of him, and she had a fight or flight response. When he left she started 'bawling' her eyes out, and rang her friend, saying...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The jury heard the pair [Jake Sullivan, an Australian service member and a female colleague] had agreed to have sex in March 2022, when Sullivan had joined the victim in her room at ADFA. The woman told the court they had had a casual sexual relationship previously. But she said about ten minutes into the encounter Sullivan had become aggressive and hurt her. The woman said she had turned away, saying she wanted to sleep. The woman said he grabbed her and pulled her on top of him, and she had a fight or flight response. When he left she started 'bawling' her eyes out, and rang her friend, saying...more
Sept. 10, 2026, 8:48 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The County Court heard Schmidt and the woman had been drinking at a bar before the victim returned to her room alone to sleep. The woman gave evidence that she was woken by Schmidt and another soldier knocking on her door, asking for a cigarette. After returning to sleep she was again woken by Schmidt who had let himself into her room and insisted on staying the night, which was against army regulations. Justice Paul Lacava said the victim had made her position clear but Schmidt was 'affected by alcohol and would not take no for an answer'. 'She had clearly not consented to your touching and nor had she...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The County Court heard Schmidt and the woman had been drinking at a bar before the victim returned to her room alone to sleep. The woman gave evidence that she was woken by Schmidt and another soldier knocking on her door, asking for a cigarette. After returning to sleep she was again woken by Schmidt who had let himself into her room and insisted on staying the night, which was against army regulations. Justice Paul Lacava said the victim had made her position clear but Schmidt was 'affected by alcohol and would not take no for an answer'. 'She had clearly not consented to your touching and nor had she...more
Sept. 10, 2026, 8:33 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Military data has revealed more than a third of female recruits reported sexual misconduct while attending the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra" (para 1).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Military data has revealed more than a third of female recruits reported sexual misconduct while attending the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Canberra" (para 1).
Sept. 10, 2026, 6:50 p.m.
Countries: Armenia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"On April 14, a criminal case was filed in the Yerevan Criminal Court, in which the deputy commander of the N military unit for moral and psychological support, Lieutenant Colonel M.M., is accused of committing sexual violence against the head of the pharmacy of the same military unit, a female soldier, Sergeant A.H. The case was filed with Judge J. H.. Iravaban.net learned about this from the Datalex judicial information system. The essence of the accusation: M.M. was charged with the fact that, as the deputy commander of the N military unit for moral and psychological support, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, on January 12, 2025, at around 11:00,...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2, EWCMS-DATA-3
"On April 14, a criminal case was filed in the Yerevan Criminal Court, in which the deputy commander of the N military unit for moral and psychological support, Lieutenant Colonel M.M., is accused of committing sexual violence against the head of the pharmacy of the same military unit, a female soldier, Sergeant A.H. The case was filed with Judge J. H.. Iravaban.net learned about this from the Datalex judicial information system. The essence of the accusation: M.M. was charged with the fact that, as the deputy commander of the N military unit for moral and psychological support, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, on January 12, 2025, at around 11:00,...more
Aug. 28, 2026, 2:38 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, there appears to be little to no publicly available data on the commonality of intra-military rape or sexual assault in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) / People’s Armed Police (PAP). No prevalence rates, reported-case numbers, or estimates of unreported assault were located. However, the absence of publicly available data should not be interpreted as evidence that such cases do not occur (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, there appears to be little to no publicly available data on the commonality of intra-military rape or sexual assault in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) / People’s Armed Police (PAP). No prevalence rates, reported-case numbers, or estimates of unreported assault were located. However, the absence of publicly available data should not be interpreted as evidence that such cases do not occur (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Aug. 18, 2026, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"According to the evidence presented at trial, the crime [of a Chilean Navy officer raping a female officer] occurred between December 7 and 8, 2022, following a celebration of the promotion of Navy officers. The investigation established that the convicted man took advantage of the victim's intoxicated state, rendering her unable to resist" (para 3).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"According to the evidence presented at trial, the crime [of a Chilean Navy officer raping a female officer] occurred between December 7 and 8, 2022, following a celebration of the promotion of Navy officers. The investigation established that the convicted man took advantage of the victim's intoxicated state, rendering her unable to resist" (para 3).
Aug. 18, 2026, 5:54 p.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"An army officer is being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office after a female official filed a complaint for the crime of rape. The incident reportedly occurred at the institution's guesthouse in Concepción, in the Bío Bío region. The case is also under investigation by the Military Prosecutor's Office. The complaint was filed by a non-commissioned officer with 15 years of service in the Army, who claims that in the early morning of May 12, when she was working as a receptionist at the Chacabuco Guest House , Lieutenant Colonel Rodrigo Ramírez Lagos arrived at the place in a state of intoxication. The details of what allegedly happened next were...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"An army officer is being investigated by the Public Prosecutor's Office after a female official filed a complaint for the crime of rape. The incident reportedly occurred at the institution's guesthouse in Concepción, in the Bío Bío region. The case is also under investigation by the Military Prosecutor's Office. The complaint was filed by a non-commissioned officer with 15 years of service in the Army, who claims that in the early morning of May 12, when she was working as a receptionist at the Chacabuco Guest House , Lieutenant Colonel Rodrigo Ramírez Lagos arrived at the place in a state of intoxication. The details of what allegedly happened next were...more
Aug. 18, 2026, 5:32 p.m.
Countries: Chile
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Almost six years after that moment [establishing a series of rules to protect the Chilean military personnel], CNN Chile requested, via the Transparency Law, details of the complaints of harassment, sexual abuse and rape within the three branches of defense from 2020 to date. The data provided by each branch indicates that 522 complaints were registered for these incidents during the requested period. Of these, 104 were filed during 2024, representing 20%. The Army , being the largest branch, registered 274 complaints of harassment , abuse or rape within its ranks from 2020 to date" (para 4-6). "In the case of the institution's officers, 50 procedures were reported with the...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Almost six years after that moment [establishing a series of rules to protect the Chilean military personnel], CNN Chile requested, via the Transparency Law, details of the complaints of harassment, sexual abuse and rape within the three branches of defense from 2020 to date. The data provided by each branch indicates that 522 complaints were registered for these incidents during the requested period. Of these, 104 were filed during 2024, representing 20%. The Army , being the largest branch, registered 274 complaints of harassment , abuse or rape within its ranks from 2020 to date" (para 4-6). "In the case of the institution's officers, 50 procedures were reported with the...more
Aug. 11, 2026, 8:21 p.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, there appears to be little to no published data on how common rape or sexual assault is within the Chadian military, including cases involving soldiers assaulting other soldiers from their own or friendly forces. There have been several reported cases of Chadian soldiers sexually assaulting civilian women, but these do not meet the criteria for intra-military rape or sexual assault for this variable. (MR-CODER COMMENT)
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, there appears to be little to no published data on how common rape or sexual assault is within the Chadian military, including cases involving soldiers assaulting other soldiers from their own or friendly forces. There have been several reported cases of Chadian soldiers sexually assaulting civilian women, but these do not meet the criteria for intra-military rape or sexual assault for this variable. (MR-CODER COMMENT)
Aug. 10, 2026, 5:35 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-DATA-2
"At the Kassai military camp in Bangui's seventh district, a young female soldier committed suicide after enduring months of sexual harassment by her superior. This incident underscores the serious failings of the national military authorities in addressing the abuse and pressure suffered by soldiers. A 29-year-old female soldier, Myriam Ouloufi, committed suicide on Monday, May 27, at Camp Kassai in Bangui. According to testimonies from her relatives on social media, she was subjected to constant pressure and harassment from her superior officer" (para 1-2). "However, this tragedy [of Myriam Ouloufi, a young female soldier in the Central African Republic who committed suicide] is not an isolated case. Four months ago,...more
Variables: SUICIDE-PRACTICE-1, EWCMS-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-DATA-2
"At the Kassai military camp in Bangui's seventh district, a young female soldier committed suicide after enduring months of sexual harassment by her superior. This incident underscores the serious failings of the national military authorities in addressing the abuse and pressure suffered by soldiers. A 29-year-old female soldier, Myriam Ouloufi, committed suicide on Monday, May 27, at Camp Kassai in Bangui. According to testimonies from her relatives on social media, she was subjected to constant pressure and harassment from her superior officer" (para 1-2). "However, this tragedy [of Myriam Ouloufi, a young female soldier in the Central African Republic who committed suicide] is not an isolated case. Four months ago,...more
Aug. 5, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"For the timeframe 2020 to present, there appears to be little to no published data on how common rape or assault is within Cape Verde’s military, including report rates or estimates of unreported cases. One 2021 case involved soldiers sexually assaulting a male service member, but no cases involving female service members were found" (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"For the timeframe 2020 to present, there appears to be little to no published data on how common rape or assault is within Cape Verde’s military, including report rates or estimates of unreported cases. One 2021 case involved soldiers sexually assaulting a male service member, but no cases involving female service members were found" (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Aug. 4, 2026, 8:29 p.m.
Countries: Canada
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Approximately 1,960 Regular Force members, or 3.5%, were sexually assaulted in the military workplace or in an incident involving military members in the 12 months preceding the survey. This represented an increase from 2016 (1.7%) and 2018 (1.6%). Among Regular Force members, the prevalence of sexual assault was higher among women (7.5%) than men (2.8%). Sexual assault was also more prevalent among Regular Force members who are younger, who are Indigenous, who have a disability, or whose sexual orientation is not heterosexual" (para 1-2). "One in five (21%) Regular Force members who were sexually assaulted in 2022 stated that the incident was reported, down from 2018 (25%) but not statistically...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Approximately 1,960 Regular Force members, or 3.5%, were sexually assaulted in the military workplace or in an incident involving military members in the 12 months preceding the survey. This represented an increase from 2016 (1.7%) and 2018 (1.6%). Among Regular Force members, the prevalence of sexual assault was higher among women (7.5%) than men (2.8%). Sexual assault was also more prevalent among Regular Force members who are younger, who are Indigenous, who have a disability, or whose sexual orientation is not heterosexual" (para 1-2). "One in five (21%) Regular Force members who were sexually assaulted in 2022 stated that the incident was reported, down from 2018 (25%) but not statistically...more
Aug. 3, 2026, 7:06 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
" [Officer SEH Angela, Head of the secretariat and Sub- head of Human Resources at the Air Force Headquarters speaking] Like everywhere else in society you encounter difficulties, you meet people who do not like to see you, others do not appreciate your efforts but you have to adapt to their way of work. Sexual harassment is a reality in our milieu and society in general but it is exacerbated in our milieu because those who do it always have a say in the evolution of your career. They make you feel you can’t get anywhere if you don’t adhere to their proposals..." (p. 55). This information shows the existance...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
" [Officer SEH Angela, Head of the secretariat and Sub- head of Human Resources at the Air Force Headquarters speaking] Like everywhere else in society you encounter difficulties, you meet people who do not like to see you, others do not appreciate your efforts but you have to adapt to their way of work. Sexual harassment is a reality in our milieu and society in general but it is exacerbated in our milieu because those who do it always have a say in the evolution of your career. They make you feel you can’t get anywhere if you don’t adhere to their proposals..." (p. 55). This information shows the existance...more
July 30, 2026, 5:58 p.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A high-ranking Cambodian police official has been sacked over sexual misconduct at work in a landmark case in the Southeast Asian nation but will not be prosecution to "protect the dignity" of the women involved, a police official said. Two-star general and Kampong Thom provincial police chief Ouk Kosal was suspended last month pending an investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct made by four junior female officers that hit the headlines. In a rare public outing of sexual misconduct by an official, he was accused of forcing the female officers to perform sex acts at work under the threat of blocking their careers" (para 1-3). This information appears to be...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A high-ranking Cambodian police official has been sacked over sexual misconduct at work in a landmark case in the Southeast Asian nation but will not be prosecution to "protect the dignity" of the women involved, a police official said. Two-star general and Kampong Thom provincial police chief Ouk Kosal was suspended last month pending an investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct made by four junior female officers that hit the headlines. In a rare public outing of sexual misconduct by an official, he was accused of forcing the female officers to perform sex acts at work under the threat of blocking their careers" (para 1-3). This information appears to be...more
July 21, 2026, 3:33 p.m.
Countries: Burundi
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, no public reports, testimonies, or statistics were found on Burundian soldiers raping or sexually assaulting other Burundian or allied service members. Women serve alongside men in the Burundi National Defence Force, including in overseas missions, so there is still some potential for intra-military sexual assault. However, the available sources do not provide case numbers, assault rates, or estimates of unreported cases. Therefore, the frequency of intra-military rape or assault in Burundi remains unknown (MR-CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, no public reports, testimonies, or statistics were found on Burundian soldiers raping or sexually assaulting other Burundian or allied service members. Women serve alongside men in the Burundi National Defence Force, including in overseas missions, so there is still some potential for intra-military sexual assault. However, the available sources do not provide case numbers, assault rates, or estimates of unreported cases. Therefore, the frequency of intra-military rape or assault in Burundi remains unknown (MR-CODER COMMENT).
July 14, 2026, 8:07 p.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to the present, no reliable publicly available reports, statistics, surveys, or documented cases were identified concerning rape or sexual assault committed against actual female members of Myanmar’s armed forces by fellow service members. Available reports mainly document sexual violence by military personnel against civilian women, detainees, protesters, and women in conflict-affected communities, which is more appropriate for coding under the GEW variables. Because Myanmar’s female military population is very small and the armed forces provide little public information about internal complaints, the frequency of intra-military rape or assault cannot be determined. This lack of information should not be interpreted as proof that such abuse does not...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to the present, no reliable publicly available reports, statistics, surveys, or documented cases were identified concerning rape or sexual assault committed against actual female members of Myanmar’s armed forces by fellow service members. Available reports mainly document sexual violence by military personnel against civilian women, detainees, protesters, and women in conflict-affected communities, which is more appropriate for coding under the GEW variables. Because Myanmar’s female military population is very small and the armed forces provide little public information about internal complaints, the frequency of intra-military rape or assault cannot be determined. This lack of information should not be interpreted as proof that such abuse does not...more
July 6, 2026, 7:23 p.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, no public statistics or direct cases were located documenting how common rape or sexual assault is within Burkina Faso’s military, meaning cases of soldiers raping or assaulting other soldiers from their own or friendly forces. Available sources do not provide rates of reported or unreported intra-military sexual assault involving female service members. However, December 2022 news reports on a National Gendarmerie workshop for female military and paramilitary personnel show that officials publicly acknowledged that women in these institutions face daily problems including integration difficulties, lack of consideration, harassment, and difficulties performing service during maternity. This provides indirect evidence that harassment of female personnel exists...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, no public statistics or direct cases were located documenting how common rape or sexual assault is within Burkina Faso’s military, meaning cases of soldiers raping or assaulting other soldiers from their own or friendly forces. Available sources do not provide rates of reported or unreported intra-military sexual assault involving female service members. However, December 2022 news reports on a National Gendarmerie workshop for female military and paramilitary personnel show that officials publicly acknowledged that women in these institutions face daily problems including integration difficulties, lack of consideration, harassment, and difficulties performing service during maternity. This provides indirect evidence that harassment of female personnel exists...more
June 30, 2026, 6:49 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"In 2023, the Bulgarian army was faced with a serious problem that had remained in the shadows until now – sexual harassment and psychological violence against female military personnel. This is clear from the Report on the Equality of Men and Women, prepared by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy for this period. Until now, the military has insisted that it is working to promote gender equality, but the extent of the discrimination problem has been unclear. This year, however, the situation has changed - the army has openly admitted that sexual and psychological violence against women in uniform is a reality. According to official data from the Ministry...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"In 2023, the Bulgarian army was faced with a serious problem that had remained in the shadows until now – sexual harassment and psychological violence against female military personnel. This is clear from the Report on the Equality of Men and Women, prepared by the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy for this period. Until now, the military has insisted that it is working to promote gender equality, but the extent of the discrimination problem has been unclear. This year, however, the situation has changed - the army has openly admitted that sexual and psychological violence against women in uniform is a reality. According to official data from the Ministry...more
June 30, 2026, 6:31 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Last year alone, 9 women who work for the army or are partners of military personnel complained of sexual harassment. Another 7 reported sexual psychological violence, and 22 reported sexual physical violence (including rape or attempted rape). This is according to statistics provided by the Ministry of Defense (MOD) in the 2023 Gender Equality Report, "24 Chasa" writes in its analysis" (para 2).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Last year alone, 9 women who work for the army or are partners of military personnel complained of sexual harassment. Another 7 reported sexual psychological violence, and 22 reported sexual physical violence (including rape or attempted rape). This is according to statistics provided by the Ministry of Defense (MOD) in the 2023 Gender Equality Report, "24 Chasa" writes in its analysis" (para 2).
June 29, 2026, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Botswana Defence Force is allegedly battling with sexual abuse of female junior officers by senior female officers and this has spilled over to unsuspecting civilians. Although such incidents among soldiers hardly get reported, civilians do report the matters to police. The latest is an incident in which a 30- year- old female soldier at Glen Valley was on Saturday morning arrested after allegedly raping a 29- year old nurse. On Thursday morning, Lorraine Polao’s charges of assault were to be changed to rape after investigations by Broadhurst Police proved that it crime was indeed rape and not just assault. Information gathered by this publication is that on Saturday while at...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"Botswana Defence Force is allegedly battling with sexual abuse of female junior officers by senior female officers and this has spilled over to unsuspecting civilians. Although such incidents among soldiers hardly get reported, civilians do report the matters to police. The latest is an incident in which a 30- year- old female soldier at Glen Valley was on Saturday morning arrested after allegedly raping a 29- year old nurse. On Thursday morning, Lorraine Polao’s charges of assault were to be changed to rape after investigations by Broadhurst Police proved that it crime was indeed rape and not just assault. Information gathered by this publication is that on Saturday while at...more
June 25, 2026, 4:24 p.m.
Countries: Brunei
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, there are little to non publicly available reports, statistics, victim testimonies, or news stories documenting rape or sexual assault within the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. Women do serve in Brunei’s armed forces, and Ministry of Defence reporting confirms recent female recruit intakes, including 54 female recruits in 2023 and 46 female recruits in 2024. However, no military-specific sexual assault prevalence data, reporting rates, prosecution figures, or estimates of unreported intra-military assault were located. Therefore, the best available coding conclusion is that there is little to no public evidence of intra-military rape or sexual assault in Brunei from 2020 to present, while noting that Brunei’s...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
For the timeframe 2020 to present, there are little to non publicly available reports, statistics, victim testimonies, or news stories documenting rape or sexual assault within the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. Women do serve in Brunei’s armed forces, and Ministry of Defence reporting confirms recent female recruit intakes, including 54 female recruits in 2023 and 46 female recruits in 2024. However, no military-specific sexual assault prevalence data, reporting rates, prosecution figures, or estimates of unreported intra-military assault were located. Therefore, the best available coding conclusion is that there is little to no public evidence of intra-military rape or sexual assault in Brunei from 2020 to present, while noting that Brunei’s...more
June 24, 2026, 2:38 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"'Of the 1,897 women from public security institutions and the Armed Forces surveyed, 74% stated that they had suffered sexual harassment; 83% did not report the harassment.' The study , developed by Judge Rodrigo Foureaux and Federal Military Judge Mariana Aquino, was the starting point for the debate held on this week's "Em Pauta" program, promoted by the National Training Unit of the Public Prosecutor's Office (UNCMP) on Thursday, October 15th" (para 1).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"'Of the 1,897 women from public security institutions and the Armed Forces surveyed, 74% stated that they had suffered sexual harassment; 83% did not report the harassment.' The study , developed by Judge Rodrigo Foureaux and Federal Military Judge Mariana Aquino, was the starting point for the debate held on this week's "Em Pauta" program, promoted by the National Training Unit of the Public Prosecutor's Office (UNCMP) on Thursday, October 15th" (para 1).
June 24, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A series of cases revealed by Folha de S. Paulo on Monday (10) shows a worrying sequence of manipulation of harassment and sexual molestation within the Armed Forces in recent years. Data from the Superior Military Court (STM) shows that, since 2018, 56 criminal proceedings have been opened on the subject, with 29 complaints in the last year alone. The victims, mostly female military personnel, report situations of embarrassment and disrespect within military units, ranging from inappropriate catcalls and unwanted touching to physical attacks without witnesses in enclosed spaces. (The report...)had access to information on 44 of these cases, which highlight the psychological impact on victims serving in the Armed...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A series of cases revealed by Folha de S. Paulo on Monday (10) shows a worrying sequence of manipulation of harassment and sexual molestation within the Armed Forces in recent years. Data from the Superior Military Court (STM) shows that, since 2018, 56 criminal proceedings have been opened on the subject, with 29 complaints in the last year alone. The victims, mostly female military personnel, report situations of embarrassment and disrespect within military units, ranging from inappropriate catcalls and unwanted touching to physical attacks without witnesses in enclosed spaces. (The report...)had access to information on 44 of these cases, which highlight the psychological impact on victims serving in the Armed...more
June 24, 2026, 1:50 p.m.
Countries: Brazil
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A bite on the neck in a room in the finance department of a battalion. A drunken soldier in his underwear who invades a sergeant's room in the barracks and invites her to lie down with him. A malicious adjustment of an identification card in order to touch an officer's breasts. A collection of isolated cases compiled by Folha shows how the Armed Forces have faced a series of accusations of harassment and sexual assault within units across the country in recent years, involving enlisted personnel and officers. Data from the STM (Superior Military Court) shows that 56 criminal cases on the subject have been opened since 2018. Since last...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"A bite on the neck in a room in the finance department of a battalion. A drunken soldier in his underwear who invades a sergeant's room in the barracks and invites her to lie down with him. A malicious adjustment of an identification card in order to touch an officer's breasts. A collection of isolated cases compiled by Folha shows how the Armed Forces have faced a series of accusations of harassment and sexual assault within units across the country in recent years, involving enlisted personnel and officers. Data from the STM (Superior Military Court) shows that 56 criminal cases on the subject have been opened since 2018. Since last...more
June 17, 2026, 7:20 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
There is little to no publicly documented current evidence from 2020 to present showing that rape or sexual assault within the Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina is common. There were no case reports, victim testimonies, prevalence rates, or official statistics for soldier-on-soldier rape/sexual assault. However, NATO and Bosnian Ministry of Defence sources show that sexual harassment and sexual exploitation/abuse are considered 'risks' within the defence system, with training, reporting channels, Inspector General oversight, military police cooperation with prosecutors, and anonymous reporting mechanisms. However, it is important to keep in mind that the lack of public cases should be treated as little documented evidence, not proof that incidents never occur (MR-CODER COMMENT).more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
There is little to no publicly documented current evidence from 2020 to present showing that rape or sexual assault within the Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina is common. There were no case reports, victim testimonies, prevalence rates, or official statistics for soldier-on-soldier rape/sexual assault. However, NATO and Bosnian Ministry of Defence sources show that sexual harassment and sexual exploitation/abuse are considered 'risks' within the defence system, with training, reporting channels, Inspector General oversight, military police cooperation with prosecutors, and anonymous reporting mechanisms. However, it is important to keep in mind that the lack of public cases should be treated as little documented evidence, not proof that incidents never occur (MR-CODER COMMENT).more
June 16, 2026, 7:50 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The victim's mother stated that the sub-lieutenant was forced by her superiors to participate in a 'k'oa' or offering to Mother Earth during which alcoholic beverages were consumed. The woman said that a colonel and a lieutenant forced her daughter to drink until she lost consciousness. According to the complaint filed with the Prosecutor's Office, the soldier woke up the next day in a colonel's office, lying on the sofa, covered with a tablecloth and without underwear, and one of the investigated men was in the same place without a shirt. The victim also commented that the soldiers involved in the incident filmed with a mobile phone the moment when...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The victim's mother stated that the sub-lieutenant was forced by her superiors to participate in a 'k'oa' or offering to Mother Earth during which alcoholic beverages were consumed. The woman said that a colonel and a lieutenant forced her daughter to drink until she lost consciousness. According to the complaint filed with the Prosecutor's Office, the soldier woke up the next day in a colonel's office, lying on the sofa, covered with a tablecloth and without underwear, and one of the investigated men was in the same place without a shirt. The victim also commented that the soldiers involved in the incident filmed with a mobile phone the moment when...more
June 16, 2026, 7:33 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The first case [of violence against female service members in Bolivia] involved an attack against a soldier at the Agua Rica military security post, which is part of the 4th Military Police Battalion, Sld. Rodolfo Siles. The second case involved the rape of a female army sublieutenant, in which several uniformed personnel were allegedly involved. In both cases, the Ombudsman's Office initiated investigations to ensure the rights of the victims and the principle of non-revictimization" (para 2). "During 2024, the Ombudsman's Office addressed 45 cases of human rights violations within military installations across the country. These cases involved abuse and mistreatment by instructors, inadequate healthcare for soldiers, sexual assault, and...more
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The first case [of violence against female service members in Bolivia] involved an attack against a soldier at the Agua Rica military security post, which is part of the 4th Military Police Battalion, Sld. Rodolfo Siles. The second case involved the rape of a female army sublieutenant, in which several uniformed personnel were allegedly involved. In both cases, the Ombudsman's Office initiated investigations to ensure the rights of the victims and the principle of non-revictimization" (para 2). "During 2024, the Ombudsman's Office addressed 45 cases of human rights violations within military installations across the country. These cases involved abuse and mistreatment by instructors, inadequate healthcare for soldiers, sexual assault, and...more