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End Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is a human rights violation that predominantly affects women and girls as a consequence of systemic and structural inequality. Over a lifetime, one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence — regardless of their age, background or country. 

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Kuwait - Law no. 16 of 1960 promulgating the Penal Code

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Paraguay - Penal Code

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Libya - The Penal Code

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Lebanon - Personal Status Law of the Catholic Sects, 1949

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Harmful Stereotypes: Public Discourse on Women

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Repealing ‘marry your rapist’ laws

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Forced Pregnancy

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Legal Approaches to Ending Sexual Exploitation

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Sexual Violence in Georgia

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