Latest items for EWCMS-LAW-5
Feb. 4, 2026, 9:51 a.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Under Law No. 27,580 published in the Official Gazette on December 15, 2020, the Argentine Congress ratified ILO Convention 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (“Convention 190”), which had been signed in 2019. Convention 190 recognizes the right of everyone to a work environment free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment. It also determines that such behavior can constitute a human rights violation or abuse. In addition, the convention contains broad definitions of “violence and harassment” and also of “gender-based violence and harassment,” and protects people who work in both the public and private sectors, regardless of their contractual situation"...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Under Law No. 27,580 published in the Official Gazette on December 15, 2020, the Argentine Congress ratified ILO Convention 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work (“Convention 190”), which had been signed in 2019. Convention 190 recognizes the right of everyone to a work environment free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment. It also determines that such behavior can constitute a human rights violation or abuse. In addition, the convention contains broad definitions of “violence and harassment” and also of “gender-based violence and harassment,” and protects people who work in both the public and private sectors, regardless of their contractual situation"...more
Feb. 4, 2026, 9:46 a.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The Senate and Chamber of Deputies of the Argentine Nation, meeting in Congress, etc., enact the following law: MICAELA LAW ON MANDATORY GENDER TRAINING FOR ALL PERSONS WHO ARE PART OF THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT Article 1° - Mandatory training on gender issues and violence against women is established for all persons who perform public functions at all levels and hierarchies in the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the Nation" (1). The training mandated in the Micaela Law applies to the Argentine Armed Forces, indicating an effort to encourage reporting and knowledge of violence against women through legislative efforts (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The Senate and Chamber of Deputies of the Argentine Nation, meeting in Congress, etc., enact the following law: MICAELA LAW ON MANDATORY GENDER TRAINING FOR ALL PERSONS WHO ARE PART OF THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT Article 1° - Mandatory training on gender issues and violence against women is established for all persons who perform public functions at all levels and hierarchies in the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the Nation" (1). The training mandated in the Micaela Law applies to the Argentine Armed Forces, indicating an effort to encourage reporting and knowledge of violence against women through legislative efforts (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Feb. 4, 2026, 9:33 a.m.
Countries: Argentina
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Article 119: Anyone who sexually abuses a person when they are under thirteen (13) years of age or when there is violence, threat, coercive or intimidating abuse of a relationship of dependence, authority, or power, or taking advantage of the fact that the victim for any cause has not been able to freely consent to the action, will be punished with imprisonment or imprisonment of six (6) months to four (4) years. The penalty shall be four (4) to ten (10) years of imprisonment when the abuse, due to its duration or the circumstances of its commission, constitutes a gravely offensive sexual subjugation of the victim. The penalty shall be...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Article 119: Anyone who sexually abuses a person when they are under thirteen (13) years of age or when there is violence, threat, coercive or intimidating abuse of a relationship of dependence, authority, or power, or taking advantage of the fact that the victim for any cause has not been able to freely consent to the action, will be punished with imprisonment or imprisonment of six (6) months to four (4) years. The penalty shall be four (4) to ten (10) years of imprisonment when the abuse, due to its duration or the circumstances of its commission, constitutes a gravely offensive sexual subjugation of the victim. The penalty shall be...more
Feb. 3, 2026, 3:38 p.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"SECTION II Crimes Against Sexual Freedom ARTICLE 182 (Sexual Assault) 1. Anyone who commits sexual assault against another person, even if the perpetrator is their spouse, is punishable by imprisonment for 6 months to 4 years. 2. The same penalty applies to anyone who, in the same way, causes another person to suffer or perform a sexual act with a third party. ARTICLE 183 (Sexual Assault with Penetration) Anyone who, by the means referred to in subparagraph b of Article 181, performs sexual penetration on another person, even if that person is the perpetrator's spouse, or who, by the same means, coerces them to suffer sexual penetration by a third...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"SECTION II Crimes Against Sexual Freedom ARTICLE 182 (Sexual Assault) 1. Anyone who commits sexual assault against another person, even if the perpetrator is their spouse, is punishable by imprisonment for 6 months to 4 years. 2. The same penalty applies to anyone who, in the same way, causes another person to suffer or perform a sexual act with a third party. ARTICLE 183 (Sexual Assault with Penetration) Anyone who, by the means referred to in subparagraph b of Article 181, performs sexual penetration on another person, even if that person is the perpetrator's spouse, or who, by the same means, coerces them to suffer sexual penetration by a third...more
Feb. 3, 2026, 3:31 p.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Article 3 (Supplementary Penal Resolution): 1. Crimes committed by the persons referred to in Article 2 that are not covered by this law shall be punished in accordance with current criminal legislation. 2. If the offender is armed or in uniform or uses military facilities or services to which they belong, the penalty prescribed by law shall be increased by one third" (2). Given that rape is not a law mentioned specifically in Angola's Law of Military Crimes, Angolan soldiers who commit rape/assault, either against other soldiers or against civilians, is subject to punishment under Angolan penal code. Important to note is that, if a soldier is armed, wearing a...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Article 3 (Supplementary Penal Resolution): 1. Crimes committed by the persons referred to in Article 2 that are not covered by this law shall be punished in accordance with current criminal legislation. 2. If the offender is armed or in uniform or uses military facilities or services to which they belong, the penalty prescribed by law shall be increased by one third" (2). Given that rape is not a law mentioned specifically in Angola's Law of Military Crimes, Angolan soldiers who commit rape/assault, either against other soldiers or against civilians, is subject to punishment under Angolan penal code. Important to note is that, if a soldier is armed, wearing a...more
Feb. 3, 2026, 8:08 a.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
The exact status of laws applicable to military sexual assault/rape in the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is vague. The Algerian Military Penal Code (Code de Justice Militaire, CJM) does not appear to be published online, making it difficult to determine whether the CJM contains clauses punishing military sexual assault. If the CJM does not contain such clauses, Algeria may follow other countries (such as Albania) in holding military members accountable to their civilian penal code in cases when a crime is defined in the civilian code but is not specifically outlined in the military code. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
The exact status of laws applicable to military sexual assault/rape in the Algerian Ministry of National Defense (MND) is vague. The Algerian Military Penal Code (Code de Justice Militaire, CJM) does not appear to be published online, making it difficult to determine whether the CJM contains clauses punishing military sexual assault. If the CJM does not contain such clauses, Algeria may follow other countries (such as Albania) in holding military members accountable to their civilian penal code in cases when a crime is defined in the civilian code but is not specifically outlined in the military code. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).
Feb. 2, 2026, 9:26 a.m.
Countries: Albania
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Rape and Domestic Violence: Rape, including spousal rape and the rape of a person, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, was a crime; the law also included provisions on sexual assault. Penalties for rape and sexual assault depended on the age of the survivor. For rape of an adult, the penalty was three to 10 years in prison. The government did not enforce the law effectively" (11). Specific charges against rape and sexual assault between military members is not defined within Albanian Military Penal Code. Albanian military members are thus accountable to Albania's broader criminal code, which applies equally to military members and Albanian civilians. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Rape and Domestic Violence: Rape, including spousal rape and the rape of a person, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, was a crime; the law also included provisions on sexual assault. Penalties for rape and sexual assault depended on the age of the survivor. For rape of an adult, the penalty was three to 10 years in prison. The government did not enforce the law effectively" (11). Specific charges against rape and sexual assault between military members is not defined within Albanian Military Penal Code. Albanian military members are thus accountable to Albania's broader criminal code, which applies equally to military members and Albanian civilians. (NAC - CODER COMMENT).more
Feb. 2, 2026, 9:16 a.m.
Countries: Albania
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Performing violent sexual relations with adults, or between spouses or cohabitants, without the consent of one of them, shall be sentenced by imprisonment from three to ten years. When the violent sexual relation is committed in complicity, or more than once, or when serious health consequences are caused to the injured party, it shall be sentenced by imprisonment from five to fifteen years. When the offence has resulted in the death or suicide of the injured party, it shall be sentenced by imprisonment from ten to twenty years" (35-36). According to Article 14 of the 1995 Military Penal Code of the Republic of Albania (https://www.mod.gov.al/images/akteligjore/kodipenal/1.pdf), service members are liable to...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Performing violent sexual relations with adults, or between spouses or cohabitants, without the consent of one of them, shall be sentenced by imprisonment from three to ten years. When the violent sexual relation is committed in complicity, or more than once, or when serious health consequences are caused to the injured party, it shall be sentenced by imprisonment from five to fifteen years. When the offence has resulted in the death or suicide of the injured party, it shall be sentenced by imprisonment from ten to twenty years" (35-36). According to Article 14 of the 1995 Military Penal Code of the Republic of Albania (https://www.mod.gov.al/images/akteligjore/kodipenal/1.pdf), service members are liable to...more
Jan. 26, 2026, 8:03 p.m.
Countries: Albania
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"In 2020, the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF) were composed of 15% women and 85% men. During 2020, Albania had a valid National Action Plan. The year was defined by new policy relating to the recruitment of women, as well as policies on the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual abuse. In addition to the Human Resources Management Strategy in the Armed Forces 2020-2024, the AAF drafted the Policies and Procedures for the Elimination of Violence, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Armed Forces Structures" (8).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"In 2020, the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF) were composed of 15% women and 85% men. During 2020, Albania had a valid National Action Plan. The year was defined by new policy relating to the recruitment of women, as well as policies on the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual abuse. In addition to the Human Resources Management Strategy in the Armed Forces 2020-2024, the AAF drafted the Policies and Procedures for the Elimination of Violence, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Armed Forces Structures" (8).
Jan. 20, 2026, 3:09 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"UN human rights experts* voiced profound concern today over the Taliban's recent enactment of the "Law on the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice"...Empowered by the new law, the Taliban's morality inspectors have extensive authority to arbitrarily detain and punish individuals, including physically, for so-called moral crimes, based on suspicion, without any requirement for evidence or due process, with ordinary citizens encouraged to report transgressions. Not only does the law authorize inspectors to enter people’s homes, a major interference with the right to privacy, it will exacerbate an already pervasive climate of fear and surveillance across Afghan society" (1). This law also applies to those seeking to report rape/assault...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"UN human rights experts* voiced profound concern today over the Taliban's recent enactment of the "Law on the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice"...Empowered by the new law, the Taliban's morality inspectors have extensive authority to arbitrarily detain and punish individuals, including physically, for so-called moral crimes, based on suspicion, without any requirement for evidence or due process, with ordinary citizens encouraged to report transgressions. Not only does the law authorize inspectors to enter people’s homes, a major interference with the right to privacy, it will exacerbate an already pervasive climate of fear and surveillance across Afghan society" (1). This law also applies to those seeking to report rape/assault...more
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The government and civil society institutions that make up the Committee have carried out the following actions in implementation of the Committee’s mandate… The creation of the network of women human rights defenders working in the police force, which aims to guarantee and support the care processes for women working in the institution, including students from the National Public Security Academy who are doing internships in the police" (29-30).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The government and civil society institutions that make up the Committee have carried out the following actions in implementation of the Committee’s mandate… The creation of the network of women human rights defenders working in the police force, which aims to guarantee and support the care processes for women working in the institution, including students from the National Public Security Academy who are doing internships in the police" (29-30).
March 14, 2025, 5:25 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education, and treatment programs. But despite reams of research, and expanded programs, the numbers continue to grow. Calling the increase 'extremely disappointing and upsetting,' defense officials said teams are visiting all three academies in the coming weeks to target improvements and changes to address the problem" (para 4-6). "The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education and treatment programs. But despite reams of research, and expanded programs, the numbers continue to grow. The increases have triggered outrage on Capitol...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education, and treatment programs. But despite reams of research, and expanded programs, the numbers continue to grow. Calling the increase 'extremely disappointing and upsetting,' defense officials said teams are visiting all three academies in the coming weeks to target improvements and changes to address the problem" (para 4-6). "The military services and the academies have struggled for years to combat sexual assault and harassment, with myriad prevention, education and treatment programs. But despite reams of research, and expanded programs, the numbers continue to grow. The increases have triggered outrage on Capitol...more
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:40 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Two years after the ordeal, Hicks took to an anonymous blog with the help of an attorney to expose what happened on board the Sea Year program. Following its publicity in 2021, the vessel's operator, Maersk's US subsidiary, contacted Hicks' alleged attacker to be involved in an internal investigation. Sison refused to participate, and the operator fired him, according to CNN. Hicks then launched a lawsuit against Maersk, which settled for an undisclosed amount in late 2021. The Department of Justice is now believed to be reviewing the Coast Guard's findings to see if there is a criminal case to be made against Sison. Despite being fired by Maersk, Sison...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Two years after the ordeal, Hicks took to an anonymous blog with the help of an attorney to expose what happened on board the Sea Year program. Following its publicity in 2021, the vessel's operator, Maersk's US subsidiary, contacted Hicks' alleged attacker to be involved in an internal investigation. Sison refused to participate, and the operator fired him, according to CNN. Hicks then launched a lawsuit against Maersk, which settled for an undisclosed amount in late 2021. The Department of Justice is now believed to be reviewing the Coast Guard's findings to see if there is a criminal case to be made against Sison. Despite being fired by Maersk, Sison...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-5
"Sandhurst [the training center for prospective Royal Army officers] is plagued by a ‘toxic culture’ of sexual assault as hundreds of women report abuse during service training, it was alleged last night...Over two decades, 177 women have sought help after suffering abuse at officer training site Sandhurst, it said...An MoD spokesman told The Daily Telegraph that ‘anyone found guilty will face the full weight of the law and immediate dismissal’. The spokesman said: ‘Any allegation of sexual assault reported will be investigated and anyone found guilty will face the full weight of the law and immediate dismissal. ‘The Defence Secretary is bidding for new legislation that would make it a...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1, EWCMS-LAW-5
"Sandhurst [the training center for prospective Royal Army officers] is plagued by a ‘toxic culture’ of sexual assault as hundreds of women report abuse during service training, it was alleged last night...Over two decades, 177 women have sought help after suffering abuse at officer training site Sandhurst, it said...An MoD spokesman told The Daily Telegraph that ‘anyone found guilty will face the full weight of the law and immediate dismissal’. The spokesman said: ‘Any allegation of sexual assault reported will be investigated and anyone found guilty will face the full weight of the law and immediate dismissal. ‘The Defence Secretary is bidding for new legislation that would make it a...more
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Furthermore, to ensure that gender is better taken into account in the armed forces, several laws governing the socioprofessional conditions of the military have been revised. These laws relate to the special status of the staff of the National Gendarmerie, the regulations on general discipline in the armed forces, the conditions for the allocation of housing to the military, the terms of payment of the housing allowance and the conditions under which members of the military may be allowed to enter into marriage. These developments have resulted in the needs and rights of women being taken into account for their promotion and legal protection in everyday life and in the...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Furthermore, to ensure that gender is better taken into account in the armed forces, several laws governing the socioprofessional conditions of the military have been revised. These laws relate to the special status of the staff of the National Gendarmerie, the regulations on general discipline in the armed forces, the conditions for the allocation of housing to the military, the terms of payment of the housing allowance and the conditions under which members of the military may be allowed to enter into marriage. These developments have resulted in the needs and rights of women being taken into account for their promotion and legal protection in everyday life and in the...more
May 12, 2023, 2:12 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is currently attempting to pass the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act - which will 'reform the disposition of charges and convening of courts-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and increase the prevention of sexual assaults and other crimes in the military,' per Congress.gov" (Para. 44).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is currently attempting to pass the Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act - which will 'reform the disposition of charges and convening of courts-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and increase the prevention of sexual assaults and other crimes in the military,' per Congress.gov" (Para. 44).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:58 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-LAW-5
"She continued, 'The military is pushing me toward death. It’s leaving me alone to withstand everything by myself even though it won’t even provide me adequate protection,' expressing her dissatisfaction with the inadequacy of the military’s response to her case" (Para.9).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-3, EWCMS-LAW-5
"She continued, 'The military is pushing me toward death. It’s leaving me alone to withstand everything by myself even though it won’t even provide me adequate protection,' expressing her dissatisfaction with the inadequacy of the military’s response to her case" (Para.9).
March 9, 2022, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"...women Prefects, whose access to the career was introduced in 1966. At present, there are 46 women Prefects out of 206 men. In terms of percentage, women amount to 25%" (54).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"...women Prefects, whose access to the career was introduced in 1966. At present, there are 46 women Prefects out of 206 men. In terms of percentage, women amount to 25%" (54).
Jan. 6, 2022, 12:09 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"There are laws that prevent rape/assault within military. However, because of the culture, women rarely report such cases. And if they do, it is handled by the clan elders" (1).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"There are laws that prevent rape/assault within military. However, because of the culture, women rarely report such cases. And if they do, it is handled by the clan elders" (1).
Nov. 18, 2021, 10:13 a.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The deaths have forced South Korea’s military to accept some long-delayed reforms. In August, the public uproar incited by Ms. Lee’s suicide prompted the National Assembly to revise a law stipulating that all sex crimes be investigated by the national police and tried in civilian courts as opposed to courts-martial. The move was meant to increase transparency and protect victims, but victims and their families say it is the military itself that needs to change" (Para 5). "Mr. Chang apologized to Ms. Lee’s family during a trial that began in August. Prosecutors have asked the court to sentence him to 15 years in prison" (Para 27).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The deaths have forced South Korea’s military to accept some long-delayed reforms. In August, the public uproar incited by Ms. Lee’s suicide prompted the National Assembly to revise a law stipulating that all sex crimes be investigated by the national police and tried in civilian courts as opposed to courts-martial. The move was meant to increase transparency and protect victims, but victims and their families say it is the military itself that needs to change" (Para 5). "Mr. Chang apologized to Ms. Lee’s family during a trial that began in August. Prosecutors have asked the court to sentence him to 15 years in prison" (Para 27).
Oct. 4, 2021, 9:37 a.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"As chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, President Joe Biden spearheaded the passage of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), based on decades of anti-violence advocacy led by women’s movements. The new presidential administration needs to take action now and demand changes to culture, policy, and practice around sexual harassment, assault, and other violence within military settings. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA) in 2013 to reform reporting policies for sexual violence in military settings. This bill, or adoption of similar reforms, has yet to be passed. The new administration and DoD leadership should elevate implementation of recommendations to end gender-based violence and its...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"As chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, President Joe Biden spearheaded the passage of the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), based on decades of anti-violence advocacy led by women’s movements. The new presidential administration needs to take action now and demand changes to culture, policy, and practice around sexual harassment, assault, and other violence within military settings. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Military Justice Improvement Act (MJIA) in 2013 to reform reporting policies for sexual violence in military settings. This bill, or adoption of similar reforms, has yet to be passed. The new administration and DoD leadership should elevate implementation of recommendations to end gender-based violence and its...more
April 26, 2021, 11:49 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"...women Prefects, whose access to the career was introduced in 1966. At present, there are 46 women Prefects out of 206 men. In terms of percentage, women amount to 25%" (54).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"...women Prefects, whose access to the career was introduced in 1966. At present, there are 46 women Prefects out of 206 men. In terms of percentage, women amount to 25%" (54).
Feb. 5, 2021, 6 p.m.
Countries: Burma/Myanmar
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
“The Committee regrets the systematic and widespread acts of violence specifically targeting Rohingya women and girls during the military security “clearance operations”, which followed the 25 August 2017 attacks on border posts in northern Rakhine State and led to the mass displacements of over 745,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh. It notes that the sexual violence against women and girls included rape, gang rape, sexual slavery, forced nudity, sexual humiliation, mutilation and sexual assault and in some cases the victims were subsequently killed. The Committee is deeply concerned that similar patterns of abuses have been reported for at least three decades, with no evidence of measures taken to effectively prevent and address...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
“The Committee regrets the systematic and widespread acts of violence specifically targeting Rohingya women and girls during the military security “clearance operations”, which followed the 25 August 2017 attacks on border posts in northern Rakhine State and led to the mass displacements of over 745,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh. It notes that the sexual violence against women and girls included rape, gang rape, sexual slavery, forced nudity, sexual humiliation, mutilation and sexual assault and in some cases the victims were subsequently killed. The Committee is deeply concerned that similar patterns of abuses have been reported for at least three decades, with no evidence of measures taken to effectively prevent and address...more
Sept. 6, 2018, 4:27 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The Marines United story exploded like a roadside bomb run over by a convoy truck. Journalist and Marine veteran Thomas Brennan, who broke the story, and other veterans have since tracked the electronic dodges, feints and shifting Facebook sites of Marines United more nimbly than military officials have. Top Marine brass, under heavy fire from female legislators for other pornographic Facebook sites, confessed four years ago that they lacked 'manpower' and 'technological resources' to counter electronic sexual assault on their female members. Baffling, isn’t it, that a military with the best cyberwar capabilities in the world and a defense budget larger than the next eight countries combined can’t control a...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The Marines United story exploded like a roadside bomb run over by a convoy truck. Journalist and Marine veteran Thomas Brennan, who broke the story, and other veterans have since tracked the electronic dodges, feints and shifting Facebook sites of Marines United more nimbly than military officials have. Top Marine brass, under heavy fire from female legislators for other pornographic Facebook sites, confessed four years ago that they lacked 'manpower' and 'technological resources' to counter electronic sexual assault on their female members. Baffling, isn’t it, that a military with the best cyberwar capabilities in the world and a defense budget larger than the next eight countries combined can’t control a...more
June 1, 2018, 5:56 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"In 2014 Defense Minister Le Drian announced an action plan to fight sexual harassment and violence against women in the French armed forces. The plan focused on four main areas: victims’ assistance, prevention, transparency (notably the publication of annual statistics on this matter), and disciplinary sanctions. The plan also included the creation of a surveillance unit to protect victims of sexual harassment and violence in the army" (17).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"In 2014 Defense Minister Le Drian announced an action plan to fight sexual harassment and violence against women in the French armed forces. The plan focused on four main areas: victims’ assistance, prevention, transparency (notably the publication of annual statistics on this matter), and disciplinary sanctions. The plan also included the creation of a surveillance unit to protect victims of sexual harassment and violence in the army" (17).
April 11, 2018, 9:23 a.m.
Countries: Burkina Faso
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Prohibition of sexual harassment under the Act on General Regulations for Armed Forces personnel" (18).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Prohibition of sexual harassment under the Act on General Regulations for Armed Forces personnel" (18).
May 25, 2016, 8:07 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Also in the same year, the NHRCK recommended comprehensive policy measures to promote the human rights of servicewomen, including measures to prevent sexual harassment and sexual violence in the military. In 2014, the human rights commission released a preventive video addressing sexual harassment in the military, and the NHRCK published and disseminated its guidelines to medical institutions for the prevention of sexual harassment during the process of medical examinations" (22).
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"Also in the same year, the NHRCK recommended comprehensive policy measures to promote the human rights of servicewomen, including measures to prevent sexual harassment and sexual violence in the military. In 2014, the human rights commission released a preventive video addressing sexual harassment in the military, and the NHRCK published and disseminated its guidelines to medical institutions for the prevention of sexual harassment during the process of medical examinations" (22).
March 17, 2016, 8:57 p.m.
Countries: Cyprus
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The Penal Code incorporates articles related to rape/assault that are applicable to military and non military personnel, as well. The rape/assault crimes fall into civilian police jurisdiction and judged by civilian courts" (4)
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"The Penal Code incorporates articles related to rape/assault that are applicable to military and non military personnel, as well. The rape/assault crimes fall into civilian police jurisdiction and judged by civilian courts" (4)
March 17, 2016, 7:43 p.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"There is no specific law addressing this case, but there is an anti-rape law and anti-violence against women and their children law which is applicable to all persons in the Philippines, including to those from the military. All anti-VAW laws cover all persons whether they are in the military or not. These laws are: 1) Republic Act (RA) 8353 or the Anti-Rape Law 2) RA 8505 or Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998 3) RA 10398 – Nov 25 and 18 day campaign raises awareness of all forms of VAW including rape to encourage the public to report crimes. 4) RA 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act. 5)...more
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
"There is no specific law addressing this case, but there is an anti-rape law and anti-violence against women and their children law which is applicable to all persons in the Philippines, including to those from the military. All anti-VAW laws cover all persons whether they are in the military or not. These laws are: 1) Republic Act (RA) 8353 or the Anti-Rape Law 2) RA 8505 or Rape Victim Assistance and Protection Act of 1998 3) RA 10398 – Nov 25 and 18 day campaign raises awareness of all forms of VAW including rape to encourage the public to report crimes. 4) RA 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act. 5)...more
Feb. 29, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
""Yes, rape is illegal within the military. There are laws to protect the victims as well, but they are not encouraged or discouraged to speak out by any laws. Reports are heavily discouraged by society. If they are reported, they can be treated as war crimes." Anna Saienko" (24)
Variables: EWCMS-LAW-5
""Yes, rape is illegal within the military. There are laws to protect the victims as well, but they are not encouraged or discouraged to speak out by any laws. Reports are heavily discouraged by society. If they are reported, they can be treated as war crimes." Anna Saienko" (24)