Latest items for GP-DATA-5
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights maintained a program with the Angolan Bar Association to give free legal assistance to abused women and established counseling centers to help families cope with domestic abuse" (18).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights maintained a program with the Angolan Bar Association to give free legal assistance to abused women and established counseling centers to help families cope with domestic abuse" (18).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[S]helters and other immediate measures to protect victims and survivors of gender-based violence [are absent], with only one shelter in the island of Fogo and one in Praia having been established recently... [T]he free emergency helpline for victims of gender-based violence (8001818), whose functions have been absorbed into the free police emergency helpline (132), which limits calls to two minutes [has been discontinued]" (6).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[S]helters and other immediate measures to protect victims and survivors of gender-based violence [are absent], with only one shelter in the island of Fogo and one in Praia having been established recently... [T]he free emergency helpline for victims of gender-based violence (8001818), whose functions have been absorbed into the free police emergency helpline (132), which limits calls to two minutes [has been discontinued]" (6).
Aug. 15, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[V]olunteer legal aides were available only for serious felonies being tried in the Supreme Court" (4). "The government provided legal representation only for serious felonies being tried in the Supreme Court" (6).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[V]olunteer legal aides were available only for serious felonies being tried in the Supreme Court" (4). "The government provided legal representation only for serious felonies being tried in the Supreme Court" (6).
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[W]omen and girls in the State party, in particular those facing intersecting forms of discrimination, have limited access to justice owing to pervasive corruption, social stigma, the inaccessibility of the judicial system, gender bias among law enforcement officers, including the police, the priority given to mediation and reconciliation procedures in cases involving gender-based violence against women, women’s limited awareness of their rights and limited knowledge among judges and law enforcement officials" (3). There are no institutions in place to assist females in Bulgaria (MV-coder comment). "[There has not been] access to free legal aid in proceedings related to gender-based violence against women" (7).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[W]omen and girls in the State party, in particular those facing intersecting forms of discrimination, have limited access to justice owing to pervasive corruption, social stigma, the inaccessibility of the judicial system, gender bias among law enforcement officers, including the police, the priority given to mediation and reconciliation procedures in cases involving gender-based violence against women, women’s limited awareness of their rights and limited knowledge among judges and law enforcement officials" (3). There are no institutions in place to assist females in Bulgaria (MV-coder comment). "[There has not been] access to free legal aid in proceedings related to gender-based violence against women" (7).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"To ensure that these rights and freedoms are fulfilled and to strengthen their guarantees, the following laws have been adopted:...Decree No. 2017-313 of 15 February 2017 on the establishment of gender units in the general secretariats of ministries." (3). "The budget for legal aid to help those who do not have sufficient means to legally defend their rights was increased from 350 million to 500 million CFA francs in 2017, leading to a significant increase in the number of defendants receiving partial or total coverage of legal fees and costs (lawyers, bailiffs, witnesses, experts, etc.). Despite the efforts made by the State in this area, difficulties in access to the...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"To ensure that these rights and freedoms are fulfilled and to strengthen their guarantees, the following laws have been adopted:...Decree No. 2017-313 of 15 February 2017 on the establishment of gender units in the general secretariats of ministries." (3). "The budget for legal aid to help those who do not have sufficient means to legally defend their rights was increased from 350 million to 500 million CFA francs in 2017, leading to a significant increase in the number of defendants receiving partial or total coverage of legal fees and costs (lawyers, bailiffs, witnesses, experts, etc.). Despite the efforts made by the State in this area, difficulties in access to the...more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he national budget allocated for legal aid [has increased] and establish[ed] a special team of volunteer lawyers to assist women in situations of poverty to gain access to legal aid" (3).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he national budget allocated for legal aid [has increased] and establish[ed] a special team of volunteer lawyers to assist women in situations of poverty to gain access to legal aid" (3).
July 21, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In 2018, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has implemented the project of Creating the Assistance Center for Children Victims of Domestic Violence… 180 women and children subjected to domestic violence have received following services in 2018: Legal services related to the cancellation of wedlock, the claims to increase alimony amounts, define guardianship over a child, right to use an apartment, collect the documents for shelter entry, restore lost documents, obtain a protection order etc.; To arrange the psychological counseling services, evaluate the psychological status, address the trauma and extend the psychological rehabilitation service to revert to a normal lifestyle; Organize medical services for check-up of women...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In 2018, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population has implemented the project of Creating the Assistance Center for Children Victims of Domestic Violence… 180 women and children subjected to domestic violence have received following services in 2018: Legal services related to the cancellation of wedlock, the claims to increase alimony amounts, define guardianship over a child, right to use an apartment, collect the documents for shelter entry, restore lost documents, obtain a protection order etc.; To arrange the psychological counseling services, evaluate the psychological status, address the trauma and extend the psychological rehabilitation service to revert to a normal lifestyle; Organize medical services for check-up of women...more
July 21, 2023, 9 a.m.
Countries: Azerbaijan
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"During long years, 102 Emergency Call Line, email service and Hot Line systems are maintained by the Ministry to timely prevent and undertake operative measures against crimes, including domestic violence cases in relation to women and children" (15).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"During long years, 102 Emergency Call Line, email service and Hot Line systems are maintained by the Ministry to timely prevent and undertake operative measures against crimes, including domestic violence cases in relation to women and children" (15).
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In addition, the FPA is seeking to establish a Legal Aid Pool..." (15). "Access to justice under the DVPA is improving, but too slowly. Magistrates in the Islands are applying the DVPA largely in cases of physical violence only, although the approaches indicate that in many instances, the Magistrates try first to reconcile the couple. The DVPA provides for the victim to apply for Protection Orders which will be implemented by the Maldives Police Service. The number of DVPA case presented to Magistrates remains low in comparison to the number of cases reported by FPA overall. This could in part, be due to the DV survivor’s lack of willingness to...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In addition, the FPA is seeking to establish a Legal Aid Pool..." (15). "Access to justice under the DVPA is improving, but too slowly. Magistrates in the Islands are applying the DVPA largely in cases of physical violence only, although the approaches indicate that in many instances, the Magistrates try first to reconcile the couple. The DVPA provides for the victim to apply for Protection Orders which will be implemented by the Maldives Police Service. The number of DVPA case presented to Magistrates remains low in comparison to the number of cases reported by FPA overall. This could in part, be due to the DV survivor’s lack of willingness to...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents has a legal department that tracks advances in, derogations from and the entry into force of new laws and recent amendments to existing laws, thereby keeping the Nicaraguan criminal process and the legal and judicial framework governing police action up to date. In 2015, the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents merged with the Legal Cooperation Directorate; as a result, it has been possible to capitalize on experience, good practices, specialized personnel and technical resources and offer a better service and greater proximity to communities. The comprehensive service model provides comprehensive support to victims of domestic...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Directorate of the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents has a legal department that tracks advances in, derogations from and the entry into force of new laws and recent amendments to existing laws, thereby keeping the Nicaraguan criminal process and the legal and judicial framework governing police action up to date. In 2015, the Special Police Unit for Women, Children and Adolescents merged with the Legal Cooperation Directorate; as a result, it has been possible to capitalize on experience, good practices, specialized personnel and technical resources and offer a better service and greater proximity to communities. The comprehensive service model provides comprehensive support to victims of domestic...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"To facilitate accurate and direct communication between women and the judicial authorities, article 115 of the Judiciary Act provides for the establishment of a yearly public roster of experts, interpreters and translators... [T]he provisions expressly include the eventuality of indigenous women facing judicial proceedings, thus guaranteeing communication between the speaker and the listener (between the woman and the judge). Interpreters and translators providing services specifically for indigenous women are available nationwide. However, these services are not available in all courts: in the case of the Agricultural and Environmental Court, interpreters are not required" (9).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"To facilitate accurate and direct communication between women and the judicial authorities, article 115 of the Judiciary Act provides for the establishment of a yearly public roster of experts, interpreters and translators... [T]he provisions expressly include the eventuality of indigenous women facing judicial proceedings, thus guaranteeing communication between the speaker and the listener (between the woman and the judge). Interpreters and translators providing services specifically for indigenous women are available nationwide. However, these services are not available in all courts: in the case of the Agricultural and Environmental Court, interpreters are not required" (9).
June 14, 2023, 5:26 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Public Prosecutor’s Office set up 23 specialized prosecutors’ offices within each department [has] designed and implemented several documents and instruments to facilitate the handling of cases of violence against women" (12). "[A] Productive Development Bank (BDP) has been established [and allocated] 50 per cent of all economic resources to women. In 2018, 11,202 women received general technical assistance" (25-26).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Public Prosecutor’s Office set up 23 specialized prosecutors’ offices within each department [has] designed and implemented several documents and instruments to facilitate the handling of cases of violence against women" (12). "[A] Productive Development Bank (BDP) has been established [and allocated] 50 per cent of all economic resources to women. In 2018, 11,202 women received general technical assistance" (25-26).
June 14, 2023, 5:25 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"339 municipalities and nine governorates in the country and the bodies are directly involved in prevention, care, protection, prosecution, punishment and reparation of harm to women in situations of violence, such as FELCV, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the specialized courts dealing with violence, the Plurinational Comprehensive Judicial Services and the Plurinational Service for Assistance to Victims and indirect bodies such as the Ministries of Health, Education, Cultures and Tourism" (10). "Of the total resources allocated to public security, at least 5 per cent were allocated to FELCV... As a result of an agreement signed with the Embassy of Denmark for the implementation of the thematic programme entitled “Exercise of Rights...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"339 municipalities and nine governorates in the country and the bodies are directly involved in prevention, care, protection, prosecution, punishment and reparation of harm to women in situations of violence, such as FELCV, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the specialized courts dealing with violence, the Plurinational Comprehensive Judicial Services and the Plurinational Service for Assistance to Victims and indirect bodies such as the Ministries of Health, Education, Cultures and Tourism" (10). "Of the total resources allocated to public security, at least 5 per cent were allocated to FELCV... As a result of an agreement signed with the Embassy of Denmark for the implementation of the thematic programme entitled “Exercise of Rights...more
June 14, 2023, 5:24 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency, heads the Sectoral and Intersectoral Council 'For a Life Free of Violence', which in turn approved the 2016–2020 Multisectoral Plan to Eliminate Patriarchalism and Promote Women’s Right to Live Well" (4-5). "Twenty-three courts dealing with anti-corruption and violence against women, three civil and criminal examining courts dealing with violence against women, one sentencing court dealing with anti-corruption and violence against women, and two criminal sentencing courts dealing with anti-corruption and violence against women have been established nationwide. Additionally, in the provinces, the criminal courts deal with cases of violence against women as a matter of priority" (9).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency, heads the Sectoral and Intersectoral Council 'For a Life Free of Violence', which in turn approved the 2016–2020 Multisectoral Plan to Eliminate Patriarchalism and Promote Women’s Right to Live Well" (4-5). "Twenty-three courts dealing with anti-corruption and violence against women, three civil and criminal examining courts dealing with violence against women, one sentencing court dealing with anti-corruption and violence against women, and two criminal sentencing courts dealing with anti-corruption and violence against women have been established nationwide. Additionally, in the provinces, the criminal courts deal with cases of violence against women as a matter of priority" (9).
April 17, 2023, 2:24 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Some states have tried to address the problem by creating prosecutor’s offices for gender crimes. The federal government has declared more than two dozen gender violence alerts since 2015 at the request of civil society groups. The alerts obligate local, state and federal authorities to take coordinated emergency action in specific locations and to address biases in access to justice, prevention and security measures. In Mexico state, an alert was declared in 2015 -- five years after it was requested -- and it still stands. Additionally, Ecatepec is one of the state’s 11 municipalities operating under that alert. But by authorities’ own admission, gains from the alerts and other measures...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Some states have tried to address the problem by creating prosecutor’s offices for gender crimes. The federal government has declared more than two dozen gender violence alerts since 2015 at the request of civil society groups. The alerts obligate local, state and federal authorities to take coordinated emergency action in specific locations and to address biases in access to justice, prevention and security measures. In Mexico state, an alert was declared in 2015 -- five years after it was requested -- and it still stands. Additionally, Ecatepec is one of the state’s 11 municipalities operating under that alert. But by authorities’ own admission, gains from the alerts and other measures...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In conjunction with the Supreme Court, measures are being taken to ensure the participation of representatives of the Women’s Committee in investigative and judicial proceedings in which women are involved. Representatives participated in more than 1,000 legal proceedings, including proceedings for 734 women who were first time offenders with minor children, and their sentences were reduced under the guarantee of the Women’s Committee. Preventive work has been carried out with 33,000 troubled families on the verge of divorce, resulting in a normalization of the situation for 22,000 families and the prevention of more than 27,000 family break-ups. The civil registry offices have established 'family universities', where work is being done...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"In conjunction with the Supreme Court, measures are being taken to ensure the participation of representatives of the Women’s Committee in investigative and judicial proceedings in which women are involved. Representatives participated in more than 1,000 legal proceedings, including proceedings for 734 women who were first time offenders with minor children, and their sentences were reduced under the guarantee of the Women’s Committee. Preventive work has been carried out with 33,000 troubled families on the verge of divorce, resulting in a normalization of the situation for 22,000 families and the prevention of more than 27,000 family break-ups. The civil registry offices have established 'family universities', where work is being done...more
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Office of the Ombudsperson provides legal support and counselling for women" (4).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Office of the Ombudsperson provides legal support and counselling for women" (4).
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Towards facilitating women’s access to justice, the Federal Attorney General [(FAG)], justice bureaus of regional states, universities that have legal aid centres, the EHRC, and civil society organizations render legal aid services. Moreover, the Federal Attorney General coordinates the free legal service rendered by private attorneys in accordance with their duty to give pro bono service under the supervision of FAG” (10). "The Ministry of Education, regional education bureaus as well as higher educational institutions jointly developed regulations and training modules [for women education]" (15).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Towards facilitating women’s access to justice, the Federal Attorney General [(FAG)], justice bureaus of regional states, universities that have legal aid centres, the EHRC, and civil society organizations render legal aid services. Moreover, the Federal Attorney General coordinates the free legal service rendered by private attorneys in accordance with their duty to give pro bono service under the supervision of FAG” (10). "The Ministry of Education, regional education bureaus as well as higher educational institutions jointly developed regulations and training modules [for women education]" (15).
March 17, 2023, 6:02 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[W]omen’s and children’s affairs offices at federal, regional and woreda levels are staffed with legal officers that provide legal advice to women" (5). "One-stop service centres [established by the Government] provides victims of sexual violence, mainly victims of rape a package of services consisting of medical and psychological treatment, legal support and shelter. The Centre served victims of sexual violence in the respective areas including women and children, and persons with disabilities… The one stop centre in Dire Dawa City Administration provides shelter (food and lodging) as well as psycho-social support for survivors [including women] of GBV and HTPs that come from the city administration as well as the surrounding...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[W]omen’s and children’s affairs offices at federal, regional and woreda levels are staffed with legal officers that provide legal advice to women" (5). "One-stop service centres [established by the Government] provides victims of sexual violence, mainly victims of rape a package of services consisting of medical and psychological treatment, legal support and shelter. The Centre served victims of sexual violence in the respective areas including women and children, and persons with disabilities… The one stop centre in Dire Dawa City Administration provides shelter (food and lodging) as well as psycho-social support for survivors [including women] of GBV and HTPs that come from the city administration as well as the surrounding...more
March 17, 2023, 6:01 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Ethiopian Human Rights Commission opened eight branch offices in the regions. In each branch office, the Commission assigned women and children directorates. Protection and promotion of human rights of women and children are among the strategic directions in the Commission’s five-year strategy… [The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission] supports 24 human rights clubs in 24 universities. In addition, 242 human right clubs are established in primary, secondary and preparatory schools and are currently working among others on the promotion of women and children’ rights within the school community. Similarly, Addis Ababa University Centre for Human Rights operates 20 legal aid Centres… From Dec 2012 to May 2016 the Centres provide...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Ethiopian Human Rights Commission opened eight branch offices in the regions. In each branch office, the Commission assigned women and children directorates. Protection and promotion of human rights of women and children are among the strategic directions in the Commission’s five-year strategy… [The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission] supports 24 human rights clubs in 24 universities. In addition, 242 human right clubs are established in primary, secondary and preparatory schools and are currently working among others on the promotion of women and children’ rights within the school community. Similarly, Addis Ababa University Centre for Human Rights operates 20 legal aid Centres… From Dec 2012 to May 2016 the Centres provide...more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The annual reports on the work of the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms indicate that very few people file complaints related to sex- and gender-based discrimination, so this can be interpreted as meaning that women and people of different gender identities are still not sufficiently aware of their rights and that it is necessary to work on informing and empowering them to reach out to the Protector and the courts of law in case of discrimination." (5). "The Ministry Justice, Human and Minority Rights (MJHMR), formerly the Ministry for Human and Minority Rights, has been implementing cycles of education and training programs in the field of protection against discrimination...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The annual reports on the work of the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms indicate that very few people file complaints related to sex- and gender-based discrimination, so this can be interpreted as meaning that women and people of different gender identities are still not sufficiently aware of their rights and that it is necessary to work on informing and empowering them to reach out to the Protector and the courts of law in case of discrimination." (5). "The Ministry Justice, Human and Minority Rights (MJHMR), formerly the Ministry for Human and Minority Rights, has been implementing cycles of education and training programs in the field of protection against discrimination...more
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Government of Nepal (GoN) has continued to strengthen the institutional capacity of Women and Children Offices (WCOs) established in all districts to deliver women development services effectively."(5). "The Constitution has upgraded National Women Commission (NWC) as a constitutional body with the responsibility of policy formulation, review and monitoring of the implementation of treaty related to women’s rights and gender equality, monitoring and evaluation of women development programs, carrying out research and studies on issues of gender equality and reinforcing gender justice." (5-6). "The Gender Coordination and Empowerment Unit established at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) in 2010 has been instrumental for necessary coordination...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Government of Nepal (GoN) has continued to strengthen the institutional capacity of Women and Children Offices (WCOs) established in all districts to deliver women development services effectively."(5). "The Constitution has upgraded National Women Commission (NWC) as a constitutional body with the responsibility of policy formulation, review and monitoring of the implementation of treaty related to women’s rights and gender equality, monitoring and evaluation of women development programs, carrying out research and studies on issues of gender equality and reinforcing gender justice." (5-6). "The Gender Coordination and Empowerment Unit established at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) in 2010 has been instrumental for necessary coordination...more
Feb. 6, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women] notes the adoption of the Act on Guaranteed State Legal Aid (2016). However, it notes with concern the existing barriers to women’s and girls’ access to justice, including their limited knowledge of their rights and available remedies to claim them, restrictive criteria for gaining access to legal aid, the limited number of legal aid centres in rural and remote areas, the insufficient capacity of the judiciary and law enforcement officials to apply the Convention, and judicial gender bias and persistent gender stereotypes. Recalling its general recommendation No. 33 (2015) on women’s access to justice, the Committee recommends that...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women] notes the adoption of the Act on Guaranteed State Legal Aid (2016). However, it notes with concern the existing barriers to women’s and girls’ access to justice, including their limited knowledge of their rights and available remedies to claim them, restrictive criteria for gaining access to legal aid, the limited number of legal aid centres in rural and remote areas, the insufficient capacity of the judiciary and law enforcement officials to apply the Convention, and judicial gender bias and persistent gender stereotypes. Recalling its general recommendation No. 33 (2015) on women’s access to justice, the Committee recommends that...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The state party continues to raise awareness campaigns on GBV related Laws and Policies, harmful traditional practices as well as other gender related issues in all the 14 Regions. This is done by Community Liaison officers who are employed by the Government on permanent basis. The Government have reviewed the National Plan of Action on GBV 2019–2023." (22). "To provide effective comprehensive services to GBV victims and their families, the government through the Ministry of Safety and Security established seventeen (17) Gender Based Violence Protection Units (GBVPU), in 14 regions. The units adopt a multisectoral approach and key ministries involved are: Gender Equality and Child Welfare responsible for psycho-social support...more
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The state party continues to raise awareness campaigns on GBV related Laws and Policies, harmful traditional practices as well as other gender related issues in all the 14 Regions. This is done by Community Liaison officers who are employed by the Government on permanent basis. The Government have reviewed the National Plan of Action on GBV 2019–2023." (22). "To provide effective comprehensive services to GBV victims and their families, the government through the Ministry of Safety and Security established seventeen (17) Gender Based Violence Protection Units (GBVPU), in 14 regions. The units adopt a multisectoral approach and key ministries involved are: Gender Equality and Child Welfare responsible for psycho-social support...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 8:40 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the Ministry of Human Rights were both abolished in 2015" (4). "The Committee notes the establishment in 2017, by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, of the Department of Women’s Empowerment and the restructuring of the Higher Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Iraqi Women and the Higher Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Rural Women. However, it is concerned that those bodies lack adequate human, technical and financial resources and clear mandates" (4).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the Ministry of Human Rights were both abolished in 2015" (4). "The Committee notes the establishment in 2017, by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, of the Department of Women’s Empowerment and the restructuring of the Higher Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Iraqi Women and the Higher Committee for the Advancement of the Status of Rural Women. However, it is concerned that those bodies lack adequate human, technical and financial resources and clear mandates" (4).
Jan. 21, 2023, 8:08 a.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-5
"Ameneh Bahrami, was blinded by a man after rejecting his offer of marriage. Public pressure meant the courts granted her full retribution, ordering him to be blinded in both eyes, though she spared him at the last moment" (para 9-10).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-1, GP-DATA-5
"Ameneh Bahrami, was blinded by a man after rejecting his offer of marriage. Public pressure meant the courts granted her full retribution, ordering him to be blinded in both eyes, though she spared him at the last moment" (para 9-10).
Jan. 7, 2023, 10:02 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Afghan women are all alone, even if you want to support us, you can’t do it" (para 32). There are no institutions that help address the needs of women (MV-coder comment).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"Afghan women are all alone, even if you want to support us, you can’t do it" (para 32). There are no institutions that help address the needs of women (MV-coder comment).
Jan. 2, 2023, 2:15 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Security Council has issued two press statements and held closed consultations. The first, on 27 March, expressed concern about the decision to deny girls access to education and called for a reversal of the decision. On 24 May, the second press statement expressed concern at the further erosion of women's rights, notably the decrees ordering women to cover their faces in public, and also called for a reversal of these policies" (para 3).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"[T]he Security Council has issued two press statements and held closed consultations. The first, on 27 March, expressed concern about the decision to deny girls access to education and called for a reversal of the decision. On 24 May, the second press statement expressed concern at the further erosion of women's rights, notably the decrees ordering women to cover their faces in public, and also called for a reversal of these policies" (para 3).
Dec. 28, 2022, 8:06 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The [Indonesian] law [prohibiting forced marriage and sexual harassment] was proposed by the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) and civil society groups 10 years ago" (para 5).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"The [Indonesian] law [prohibiting forced marriage and sexual harassment] was proposed by the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) and civil society groups 10 years ago" (para 5).
Dec. 19, 2022, 12:12 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"it is impossible to meet the country’s needs [of starving Afghans] without legitimising a government that has effectively tried to erase women from public life" (para 21). There are no institutions to help address the needs of women (MV-coder comment).
Variables: GP-DATA-5
"it is impossible to meet the country’s needs [of starving Afghans] without legitimising a government that has effectively tried to erase women from public life" (para 21). There are no institutions to help address the needs of women (MV-coder comment).