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Gaps in rape laws in Africa are enabling perpetrators to avoid punishment


Gaps in rape laws in Africa are enabling perpetrators to avoid punishment

November 28, 2024 at 9:12 AM

Across Africa, rape is one of the most common crimes. New research reveals how inadequate criminalization of rape, weak legal implementation, rape myths, and victim-blaming are just some of the barriers to justice that survivors face. These obstacles prevent many cases from reaching court, with even fewer resulting in convictions, allowing the majority of perpetrators to go unpunished. This leaves survivors vulnerable without access to justice and support services they urgently need.

 

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