UN Committee on the Rights of Child issues recommendations to Bulgaria, Congo, Lithuania, Russian Federation, Senegal and South Africa

At its 95th session in January-February 2024, the Committee on the Rights of the Child issued recommendations and observations on the prohibition and elimination of corporal punishment of children to Bulgaria, Congo, Lithuania, the Russian Federation,…

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Protecting sexual offence victims’ private information in court through independent legal representation

Welcome to our survey addressing the protection of sexual offence victims' private information in court through Independent Legal Representation (ILR). This Australian-first study explores how the private information of sexual…

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Federal Ombudsperson launches systemic investigation into treatment of survivors of sexual assault in Canadian Justice System

OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) announces the launch of a systemic investigation on the experiences of survivors of sexual…

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