Sexual Violence
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Society PortugalHistoric Step Forward in Rape Prosecution
By reclassifying rape as a public crime, Portugal gives authorities the power to investigate and prosecute cases, even without the victim opting to press charges against their abuser, thus preventing sexual violence against women who remain largely on the receiving end of such an offence.
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Society EuropeEurope’s Mission to Be “the First Continent in the World to End Violence Against Women”
For the first time in its history, the European Union has voted in favor of laws combating violence against women and domestic violence, calling for prioritizing the safety and well-being of victims and making sexual and reproductive health services more accessible.
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Society IndonesiaHistoric Win: Women Gain More Rights Against Sexual Violence
After six long years of deliberation, Indonesia passed a bill tackling sexual violence, to help victims of sexual assault build strong cases and secure convictions - a long-awaited decision hailed as a step in the right direction by human rights organizations.