Ukraine: Investigating Wartime Sexual Violence
Women prosecutors describe steep learning curve to deal with “sheer scale” of atrocities.
4 Mar 25
Sexual violence
Russian Soldier Accused of Sexual Assault of Kherson Man
Civilian was among residents held and tortured during the first weeks of the occupation.
20 Feb 25
Ukraine: Compensating Survivors of War Crimes
Up to 10 million applications are expected to be submitted to the International Register of Damages.
24 Jan 25
The Sexual Assault Crisis Plaguing Ugandan Schools
Why do crimes committed by teachers so often go unpunished?
29 Nov 24
These Ugandans Say They Were Sexually Assaulted by the State
Opposition activists abused in detention tell IWPR they face an impossible choice: silence or exile.
28 Nov 24
Tanzania: Inside the Trade in Body Parts Driving FGM
Secret trade sees “charms” sold on to traders and hunters.
22 Nov 24
Ukraine: Women Journalists Face Routine Sexual Harassment
Over half of female media workers have been affected, but few dare to speak up.
12 Apr 23
Ukraine: First Sexual Violence War Crime Conviction
Russian serviceman sentenced to 12 years in prison in absentia.
29 Nov 22
Ukraine: Rape as a Weapon of War
Legal expert warns that sexual violence is being used as a “tool of psychological terror, intimidation and torture”.
9 Aug 22
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