General Overview of the VAPP ACT 2015, focusing on:
Development, adoption and implementation of the law.
Roles and responsibilities of prosecutors.
Highlights of offences created by the Act
The United Nations Convention against Torture is an international treaty that aims to prevent torture around the world. It defines torture and establishes the Committee Against Torture to monitor states' compliance. States must prevent torture, not extradite people where torture may occur, provide due process, and educate their personnel about prohibiting torture. The Convention defines torture and sets forth state obligations and individual rights regarding torture.
The document summarizes the key provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in India. It defines domestic violence broadly to include physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. The Act provides women the right to reside in a shared household and seek protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation. Authorities like protection officers and service providers are tasked with assisting women who face domestic violence. The complaint procedure requires courts to hear cases expeditiously and pass appropriate relief orders. The Act also prescribes penalties for violating its provisions.
The document discusses the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act in Nigeria as an advocacy tool to curb gender-based violence. Some key points:
- The VAPP Bill was passed in 2013-2015 and signed into law by the president in May 2015 to prohibit all forms of violence.
- The VAPP Act provides maximum protection and remedies for victims, and punishment for offenders. It addresses gaps in previous laws and criminalizes domestic violence.
- The law establishes roles for institutions like the police in handling reports and prosecutions. It also enables protection orders to prevent further abuse.
- The VAPP Act recognizes the right to a life free from violence as a basic human right.
Researching International Human Rights Documents.SeminarAllan Bell
This document provides an overview of international refugee law and key concepts, including:
- The 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol which establish the principle of non-refoulement and refugee definition.
- Non-refoulement prohibits returning refugees to places where they face threats, with exceptions for security risks or serious crimes.
- The refugee definition includes those with well-founded fears of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion.
- International human rights law is also relevant to refugee issues and treatment.
Submission on online violence against women for ohchr by rayznewsShreedeep Rayamajhi
This report is submitted to the OHCHR the Special Rapporteur Ms. Dubravka Šimonović the Special Rapporteur on violence against women addressing new challenges brought by online violence against women to prevention, protection, prosecution and redress for such acts. decided to address in her thematic work new challenges brought by online violence against women to prevention, protection, prosecution and redress for such acts.
Presentation Paper of Convention against TortureJhuma Halder
The document discusses Bangladesh's accession to the UN Convention Against Torture in 1998. It summarizes the key parts of the convention, including its definition of torture and obligations of signatory states. However, it notes that the main provisions of the convention have not been fully implemented in practice in Bangladesh. Specifically, religious minorities like Hindus have faced discrimination, with their homes burned and women abused with complicity of the government. While Bangladesh is trying to increase minority participation in government, more needs to be done to protect minority rights in line with the ideals of the Convention Against Torture.
The Magna Carta of Women is the comprehensive Philippine law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women. It recognizes, protects, fulfills, and promotes the rights of Filipino women, especially those in marginalized sectors. The law defines discrimination against women and guarantees women's rights in areas such as freedom from violence, participation, health, education, employment, and political representation. It also outlines penalties for violations by government agencies, private entities, and individuals. The Magna Carta of Women took effect in 2009 after its publication in newspapers.
The document discusses the principles governing relations between states under international law as established in treaties and conventions. It outlines the key principles of sovereign equality of states, non-intervention in other states' internal affairs, prohibition on the threat or use of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for human rights, and self-determination of peoples as derived from sources like the 1933 Montevideo Convention, 1950 UN Friendly Relations Resolution, and 1966 International Covenants on Civil/Political and Economic/Social/Cultural Rights. The lecturer concludes that states must abide by these principles both as a matter of international legal obligation and to promote cooperation between nations.
The United Nations Convention against Torture is an international treaty that aims to prevent torture around the world. It defines torture and establishes the Committee Against Torture to monitor states' compliance. States must prevent torture, not extradite people where torture may occur, provide due process, and educate their personnel about prohibiting torture. The Convention defines torture and sets forth state obligations and individual rights regarding torture.
The document summarizes the key provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 in India. It defines domestic violence broadly to include physical, sexual, verbal, emotional, and economic abuse. The Act provides women the right to reside in a shared household and seek protection orders, residence orders, monetary relief, custody orders, and compensation. Authorities like protection officers and service providers are tasked with assisting women who face domestic violence. The complaint procedure requires courts to hear cases expeditiously and pass appropriate relief orders. The Act also prescribes penalties for violating its provisions.
The document discusses the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act in Nigeria as an advocacy tool to curb gender-based violence. Some key points:
- The VAPP Bill was passed in 2013-2015 and signed into law by the president in May 2015 to prohibit all forms of violence.
- The VAPP Act provides maximum protection and remedies for victims, and punishment for offenders. It addresses gaps in previous laws and criminalizes domestic violence.
- The law establishes roles for institutions like the police in handling reports and prosecutions. It also enables protection orders to prevent further abuse.
- The VAPP Act recognizes the right to a life free from violence as a basic human right.
Researching International Human Rights Documents.SeminarAllan Bell
This document provides an overview of international refugee law and key concepts, including:
- The 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol which establish the principle of non-refoulement and refugee definition.
- Non-refoulement prohibits returning refugees to places where they face threats, with exceptions for security risks or serious crimes.
- The refugee definition includes those with well-founded fears of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion.
- International human rights law is also relevant to refugee issues and treatment.
Submission on online violence against women for ohchr by rayznewsShreedeep Rayamajhi
This report is submitted to the OHCHR the Special Rapporteur Ms. Dubravka Šimonović the Special Rapporteur on violence against women addressing new challenges brought by online violence against women to prevention, protection, prosecution and redress for such acts. decided to address in her thematic work new challenges brought by online violence against women to prevention, protection, prosecution and redress for such acts.
Presentation Paper of Convention against TortureJhuma Halder
The document discusses Bangladesh's accession to the UN Convention Against Torture in 1998. It summarizes the key parts of the convention, including its definition of torture and obligations of signatory states. However, it notes that the main provisions of the convention have not been fully implemented in practice in Bangladesh. Specifically, religious minorities like Hindus have faced discrimination, with their homes burned and women abused with complicity of the government. While Bangladesh is trying to increase minority participation in government, more needs to be done to protect minority rights in line with the ideals of the Convention Against Torture.
The Magna Carta of Women is the comprehensive Philippine law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women. It recognizes, protects, fulfills, and promotes the rights of Filipino women, especially those in marginalized sectors. The law defines discrimination against women and guarantees women's rights in areas such as freedom from violence, participation, health, education, employment, and political representation. It also outlines penalties for violations by government agencies, private entities, and individuals. The Magna Carta of Women took effect in 2009 after its publication in newspapers.
The document discusses the principles governing relations between states under international law as established in treaties and conventions. It outlines the key principles of sovereign equality of states, non-intervention in other states' internal affairs, prohibition on the threat or use of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, respect for human rights, and self-determination of peoples as derived from sources like the 1933 Montevideo Convention, 1950 UN Friendly Relations Resolution, and 1966 International Covenants on Civil/Political and Economic/Social/Cultural Rights. The lecturer concludes that states must abide by these principles both as a matter of international legal obligation and to promote cooperation between nations.
2014 09-24- human rights manifesto (english)Jamaity
Amnesty International is calling on candidates in Tunisia's upcoming elections to commit to protecting human rights. The organization outlines 10 steps candidates should take, including ending discrimination against women, fighting torture, making security forces accountable, upholding freedoms of expression and association, protecting refugees, and abolishing the death penalty. Amnesty International seeks signatures from candidates pledging to work towards these human rights goals in Tunisia.
The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 prohibits the indecent representation of women through advertisements, publications, writings, paintings, figures or in any other manner. Any person who contravenes this act can be punished with imprisonment of up to two years for a first conviction, and up to five years for subsequent convictions. The National Commission for Women has suggested changes to widen the scope of this act, which are being examined by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The document summarizes the final declaration from a regional conference on violence against women held in Amman, Jordan. It notes that violence against women, including sexual violence, remains widespread and largely unpunished across Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries. The declaration calls on governments and international organizations to take actions such as adopting and enforcing laws against gender-based violence, ensuring protection for women victims, and promoting women's participation in government and economic life.
Ppt Equality of Women and Protection from Sexual Harassment at workplacelinipriya vasavan
This document discusses women's rights and gender equality in India. It begins by outlining the constitutional provisions for equality and prohibitions on discrimination based on sex. It then discusses the history of women's rights movements and different strands of feminist thought. Several key court cases that advanced women's rights are mentioned. The document also lists many laws enacted to protect women and promote gender equality in areas like marriage, property rights, employment, and prevention of crimes against women. A significant portion discusses the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act passed in 2013, including definitions, complaint mechanisms, and penalties. Throughout, it emphasizes the ongoing issues of violence and discrimination facing women in India.
Women trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of women for purposes such as sexual exploitation, slavery, and forced labor. It violates women's human rights and subjects them to abuse. Key factors that contribute to trafficking are poverty, lack of education, demand for cheap labor and sex, and lack of economic opportunities. Indian laws like the Indian Penal Code 1860 and Immoral Traffic Prevention Act 1956 criminalize trafficking. Court judgments have emphasized treating victims as victims, not criminals, and rehabilitating and protecting them. Comprehensive efforts are needed to curb trafficking through education, strict laws, and social/legal support services.
The document summarizes responses to terrorism from various governments and international organizations. It outlines the UK's airport security measures, counter-terrorism strategy called CONTEST, and counter-terrorism laws. It discusses the US-led war on terror, detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and France declaring a state of emergency after the Paris attacks. It also summarizes counter-terrorism efforts by the UN, NATO, and European Union through intelligence sharing, international cooperation, and military assistance.
This report analyzes Tunisia’s draft counterterrorism law and assesses to what extent the
proposed law conforms to international human rights standards.
An initial version of the draft law was submitted to the National Constituent Assembly (NCA),
Tunisia’s parliament, by the Council of Ministers in January 2014. The NCA suspended voting
on the draft amid disagreements over its provisions and in advance of legislative elections in
October 2014. The new government submitted a new draft on March 26 to the parliament
that was elected on October 26, 2014.
The new draft comes amid a spate of violent attacks by extremist groups targeting both
Tunisians and foreign visitors, including the March 18 attack against tourists at the Bardo
Museum in Tunis that killed 21 foreigners and one Tunisian.
This presentation by the Geneva Academy was made at the expert learning session on conflict-affected and high-risk areas during the 7th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains held on 26-28 May 2014 in Paris.
Find out more at: http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/icglr-oecd-un-forum-paris-may-2014.htm
This document lists the cabinet ministers and portfolios in the Australian government as of August 8, 2017. It shows which ministers hold which portfolios in the House of Representatives and Senate. The key portfolios include Resources, Communications, Employment, Social Services, and Education. It also provides context about the structure of government departments and ministers' responsibilities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Egyptian Coordination of Rights and Freedoms has found that the violations of human rights in Egypt and the phenomenon of forced disappearances in particular had expanded in range and exacerbated in a way that may alert the Egyptian society to a real catastrophe, while monitoring the human rights in Egypt, starting from mid-2014 until now.
We made sure that the phenomenon of forced disappearance is not just a blip but a systematic strategy followed by security agencies in order to exert stress over political opposition in some cases, or to conceal the torture which has been spreading like wildfire that amounted in some cases to a murder.
We have spotted 1023 Egyptian citizens being subjected to gradual forced disappearance during the first half of 2015. Whereas the number In January, 2015 was only 44 citizens then it amounted to 91 citizens in February, 160 in March, 228 in April, and we were shocked by the rise of the number of citizens subjected to forced disappearance in May which reached 393 cases and in June it reached 278 cases. These numbers are the overall we could monitor from January 1st, 2015 to June 30th, 2015 and not the total number of cases; Amid extremely difficult circumstances of monitoring and documentation and for those running the process, from security threats and prosecutions to all the workers in the field of human rights in Egypt, either individuals or civil society organizations.
The governorates of north and central Egypt have the largest share of forced disappearance cases in which Gharbiya Governorate has 293 followed by Beheira Governorate with 152, then Cairo with 108, Kafr El Shiekh 75, Giza 71, Alexandria 54, Sharquia 50, Portsaid 45, Dakahlya 41, Qaliubiya 32, Beni Suef 29, Damietta 26, Monofia 21, Fayoum 14, Suez 10, Sohag 10, Qena5, Minya and Assiut Governorates 8 cases each, Aswan and Ismailia 4 cases each, Luxor with 2 cases and Finally what we could count in North Sinai was 5 cases.
Presentation on Enforced Disappearance in Bangladesh Shadman Apurbo
This document discusses enforced disappearance, which it defines as the arrest, detention, abduction or deprivation of liberty by state agents or groups supported by the state, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the deprivation of liberty or concealment of the fate or whereabouts of the disappeared person. It notes that enforced disappearance violates several constitutional rights in Bangladesh and outlines some of the challenges to ensuring justice for such cases, including gaps in the country's laws and powers that security forces have to arrest and detain people. It proposes both immediate measures like ratifying international conventions and investigating existing cases, as well as long-term measures like reforming laws and procedures.
A basic discussion on State Jurisdiction under International Criminal Law. The main focus of this lecture is to pinpoint the criminal jurisdiction of a state where a foreign element is connected and the crime is international by nature.
This document outlines legislation to eliminate human trafficking, especially of women and children. It defines key terms related to trafficking such as exploitation, prostitution, and forced labor. It establishes trafficking crimes to include recruitment, transportation and exploitation for the purposes of prostitution, pornography or forced labor. It defines qualified trafficking situations that merit increased penalties such as when the victim is a child or the trafficking is committed by a syndicate. The legislation also establishes accomplice liability and additional acts that promote trafficking such as destroying evidence. It mandates confidentiality of victim identities and allows for closed proceedings.
This document discusses Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits torture and inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. It finds that in the UK: 1) People using health and social care services, as well as children in custody, may have their rights violated; 2) The state sometimes fails to protect vulnerable groups from ill-treatment by others; and 3) The UK government has been accused of perpetrating and being complicit in torture abroad, including by its military and intelligence services.
Human Rights Protection System in the Council of Europe - ERRCHre Coe
The document provides an introduction to the European human rights protection system established by the Council of Europe after World War II. It describes the key organizations and conventions that make up this system, including the European Convention on Human Rights, European Court of Human Rights, European Social Charter, and conventions against torture and human trafficking. The overall aim of this system is to protect civil, political, social, and economic rights across Europe in order to foster democracy and the rule of law.
The document provides guidance on standardizing the process of monitoring and reporting human rights violations in Bangladesh. It outlines the key objectives as defining basic human rights concepts and terms, and establishing a standard procedure for conducting ground monitoring and reporting violations.
The standard procedure is divided into four sections - defining key terms, analyzing the context, conducting ground monitoring, and reporting violations. It provides guidelines on impartiality, accuracy, safety, gender sensitivity and participation. The document aims to help human rights organizations systematically gather reliable information on violations to protect rights in accordance with domestic and international law.
The document summarizes a research report on South Africa's legal obligations to combat xenophobia. It discusses a wave of xenophobic violence that swept across South Africa in 2008. In-depth interviews were conducted with South African and foreign nationals to understand their perspectives. The research analyzes South Africa's obligations under international law, regional agreements, and its constitution regarding responding to violence, repatriation of foreign nationals, access to socio-economic rights, reintegration of victims, and preventing future violence. It finds that South Africa failed to meet several of these obligations during and after the 2008 attacks. It provides recommendations for South Africa to strengthen its legal protections for foreign nationals.
9 republic act 9208.pptx eman pogi anti-traffickinghanahgail
The document summarizes Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 in the Philippines. Key points include:
- It defines trafficking in persons and related terms like child, prostitution, forced labor, debt bondage, and pornography.
- It establishes penalties for trafficking offenses like imprisonment from 15-20 years and fines from 500,000 to 2,000,000 pesos.
- It provides legal protections and support services to trafficked persons like emergency shelter, counseling, legal aid, medical services, and livelihood assistance.
- Responsible government agencies include the Department of Justice, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of
Victim Protection in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of the Existing Laws in Relation ...bhagya913
An Analysis of the existing laws on victim protection in relation to the victims of offences of gender based violence in Sri Lanka, along with the existing international standards.
Women Movement and Safeguading Mecahnism.pptmathivananm20
Women’s Movements and Safeguarding Mechanism,Domestic Violence Act. Prevention of Sexual Harassment At Work Place. Supreme Court Guidelines MB Act, 1961. PNDT Act Hindu Succession Act 2005. Eve Teasing Prevention Act, Self Help Groups Policy Implications and constitutional 73rd & 74 Amendment
2014 09-24- human rights manifesto (english)Jamaity
Amnesty International is calling on candidates in Tunisia's upcoming elections to commit to protecting human rights. The organization outlines 10 steps candidates should take, including ending discrimination against women, fighting torture, making security forces accountable, upholding freedoms of expression and association, protecting refugees, and abolishing the death penalty. Amnesty International seeks signatures from candidates pledging to work towards these human rights goals in Tunisia.
The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986 prohibits the indecent representation of women through advertisements, publications, writings, paintings, figures or in any other manner. Any person who contravenes this act can be punished with imprisonment of up to two years for a first conviction, and up to five years for subsequent convictions. The National Commission for Women has suggested changes to widen the scope of this act, which are being examined by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The document summarizes the final declaration from a regional conference on violence against women held in Amman, Jordan. It notes that violence against women, including sexual violence, remains widespread and largely unpunished across Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries. The declaration calls on governments and international organizations to take actions such as adopting and enforcing laws against gender-based violence, ensuring protection for women victims, and promoting women's participation in government and economic life.
Ppt Equality of Women and Protection from Sexual Harassment at workplacelinipriya vasavan
This document discusses women's rights and gender equality in India. It begins by outlining the constitutional provisions for equality and prohibitions on discrimination based on sex. It then discusses the history of women's rights movements and different strands of feminist thought. Several key court cases that advanced women's rights are mentioned. The document also lists many laws enacted to protect women and promote gender equality in areas like marriage, property rights, employment, and prevention of crimes against women. A significant portion discusses the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act passed in 2013, including definitions, complaint mechanisms, and penalties. Throughout, it emphasizes the ongoing issues of violence and discrimination facing women in India.
Women trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of women for purposes such as sexual exploitation, slavery, and forced labor. It violates women's human rights and subjects them to abuse. Key factors that contribute to trafficking are poverty, lack of education, demand for cheap labor and sex, and lack of economic opportunities. Indian laws like the Indian Penal Code 1860 and Immoral Traffic Prevention Act 1956 criminalize trafficking. Court judgments have emphasized treating victims as victims, not criminals, and rehabilitating and protecting them. Comprehensive efforts are needed to curb trafficking through education, strict laws, and social/legal support services.
The document summarizes responses to terrorism from various governments and international organizations. It outlines the UK's airport security measures, counter-terrorism strategy called CONTEST, and counter-terrorism laws. It discusses the US-led war on terror, detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and France declaring a state of emergency after the Paris attacks. It also summarizes counter-terrorism efforts by the UN, NATO, and European Union through intelligence sharing, international cooperation, and military assistance.
This report analyzes Tunisia’s draft counterterrorism law and assesses to what extent the
proposed law conforms to international human rights standards.
An initial version of the draft law was submitted to the National Constituent Assembly (NCA),
Tunisia’s parliament, by the Council of Ministers in January 2014. The NCA suspended voting
on the draft amid disagreements over its provisions and in advance of legislative elections in
October 2014. The new government submitted a new draft on March 26 to the parliament
that was elected on October 26, 2014.
The new draft comes amid a spate of violent attacks by extremist groups targeting both
Tunisians and foreign visitors, including the March 18 attack against tourists at the Bardo
Museum in Tunis that killed 21 foreigners and one Tunisian.
This presentation by the Geneva Academy was made at the expert learning session on conflict-affected and high-risk areas during the 7th Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains held on 26-28 May 2014 in Paris.
Find out more at: http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/icglr-oecd-un-forum-paris-may-2014.htm
This document lists the cabinet ministers and portfolios in the Australian government as of August 8, 2017. It shows which ministers hold which portfolios in the House of Representatives and Senate. The key portfolios include Resources, Communications, Employment, Social Services, and Education. It also provides context about the structure of government departments and ministers' responsibilities.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Egyptian Coordination of Rights and Freedoms has found that the violations of human rights in Egypt and the phenomenon of forced disappearances in particular had expanded in range and exacerbated in a way that may alert the Egyptian society to a real catastrophe, while monitoring the human rights in Egypt, starting from mid-2014 until now.
We made sure that the phenomenon of forced disappearance is not just a blip but a systematic strategy followed by security agencies in order to exert stress over political opposition in some cases, or to conceal the torture which has been spreading like wildfire that amounted in some cases to a murder.
We have spotted 1023 Egyptian citizens being subjected to gradual forced disappearance during the first half of 2015. Whereas the number In January, 2015 was only 44 citizens then it amounted to 91 citizens in February, 160 in March, 228 in April, and we were shocked by the rise of the number of citizens subjected to forced disappearance in May which reached 393 cases and in June it reached 278 cases. These numbers are the overall we could monitor from January 1st, 2015 to June 30th, 2015 and not the total number of cases; Amid extremely difficult circumstances of monitoring and documentation and for those running the process, from security threats and prosecutions to all the workers in the field of human rights in Egypt, either individuals or civil society organizations.
The governorates of north and central Egypt have the largest share of forced disappearance cases in which Gharbiya Governorate has 293 followed by Beheira Governorate with 152, then Cairo with 108, Kafr El Shiekh 75, Giza 71, Alexandria 54, Sharquia 50, Portsaid 45, Dakahlya 41, Qaliubiya 32, Beni Suef 29, Damietta 26, Monofia 21, Fayoum 14, Suez 10, Sohag 10, Qena5, Minya and Assiut Governorates 8 cases each, Aswan and Ismailia 4 cases each, Luxor with 2 cases and Finally what we could count in North Sinai was 5 cases.
Presentation on Enforced Disappearance in Bangladesh Shadman Apurbo
This document discusses enforced disappearance, which it defines as the arrest, detention, abduction or deprivation of liberty by state agents or groups supported by the state, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the deprivation of liberty or concealment of the fate or whereabouts of the disappeared person. It notes that enforced disappearance violates several constitutional rights in Bangladesh and outlines some of the challenges to ensuring justice for such cases, including gaps in the country's laws and powers that security forces have to arrest and detain people. It proposes both immediate measures like ratifying international conventions and investigating existing cases, as well as long-term measures like reforming laws and procedures.
A basic discussion on State Jurisdiction under International Criminal Law. The main focus of this lecture is to pinpoint the criminal jurisdiction of a state where a foreign element is connected and the crime is international by nature.
This document outlines legislation to eliminate human trafficking, especially of women and children. It defines key terms related to trafficking such as exploitation, prostitution, and forced labor. It establishes trafficking crimes to include recruitment, transportation and exploitation for the purposes of prostitution, pornography or forced labor. It defines qualified trafficking situations that merit increased penalties such as when the victim is a child or the trafficking is committed by a syndicate. The legislation also establishes accomplice liability and additional acts that promote trafficking such as destroying evidence. It mandates confidentiality of victim identities and allows for closed proceedings.
This document discusses Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits torture and inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. It finds that in the UK: 1) People using health and social care services, as well as children in custody, may have their rights violated; 2) The state sometimes fails to protect vulnerable groups from ill-treatment by others; and 3) The UK government has been accused of perpetrating and being complicit in torture abroad, including by its military and intelligence services.
Human Rights Protection System in the Council of Europe - ERRCHre Coe
The document provides an introduction to the European human rights protection system established by the Council of Europe after World War II. It describes the key organizations and conventions that make up this system, including the European Convention on Human Rights, European Court of Human Rights, European Social Charter, and conventions against torture and human trafficking. The overall aim of this system is to protect civil, political, social, and economic rights across Europe in order to foster democracy and the rule of law.
The document provides guidance on standardizing the process of monitoring and reporting human rights violations in Bangladesh. It outlines the key objectives as defining basic human rights concepts and terms, and establishing a standard procedure for conducting ground monitoring and reporting violations.
The standard procedure is divided into four sections - defining key terms, analyzing the context, conducting ground monitoring, and reporting violations. It provides guidelines on impartiality, accuracy, safety, gender sensitivity and participation. The document aims to help human rights organizations systematically gather reliable information on violations to protect rights in accordance with domestic and international law.
The document summarizes a research report on South Africa's legal obligations to combat xenophobia. It discusses a wave of xenophobic violence that swept across South Africa in 2008. In-depth interviews were conducted with South African and foreign nationals to understand their perspectives. The research analyzes South Africa's obligations under international law, regional agreements, and its constitution regarding responding to violence, repatriation of foreign nationals, access to socio-economic rights, reintegration of victims, and preventing future violence. It finds that South Africa failed to meet several of these obligations during and after the 2008 attacks. It provides recommendations for South Africa to strengthen its legal protections for foreign nationals.
9 republic act 9208.pptx eman pogi anti-traffickinghanahgail
The document summarizes Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 in the Philippines. Key points include:
- It defines trafficking in persons and related terms like child, prostitution, forced labor, debt bondage, and pornography.
- It establishes penalties for trafficking offenses like imprisonment from 15-20 years and fines from 500,000 to 2,000,000 pesos.
- It provides legal protections and support services to trafficked persons like emergency shelter, counseling, legal aid, medical services, and livelihood assistance.
- Responsible government agencies include the Department of Justice, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of
Victim Protection in Sri Lanka: An Analysis of the Existing Laws in Relation ...bhagya913
An Analysis of the existing laws on victim protection in relation to the victims of offences of gender based violence in Sri Lanka, along with the existing international standards.
Women Movement and Safeguading Mecahnism.pptmathivananm20
Women’s Movements and Safeguarding Mechanism,Domestic Violence Act. Prevention of Sexual Harassment At Work Place. Supreme Court Guidelines MB Act, 1961. PNDT Act Hindu Succession Act 2005. Eve Teasing Prevention Act, Self Help Groups Policy Implications and constitutional 73rd & 74 Amendment
She Screams every 15 minutes in India.
Not a single day passes by without a report of rape somewhere in India. Thanks to digital media tools and apps, we now get to see our faces every moment wherever, whenever. In India, someone somewhere is violating a women’s dignity every 15 minutes (Ministry of Home Affairs report 2018). Every year thousands of women report rape cases to the police and equal or more cases have never been reported. According to National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), women reported 34,000 rapes in 2018, which is nearly the same number of rape cases reported in 2017. In addition, 237,660 cognizable cases were registered in 2018.
The savagery and brutality of many of those rape cases are unthinkable. Very recent cases of Disha Salian (Bollywood), a Veterinarian (Hyderabad), Nirbhaya (New Delhi), Singur (West Bengal), Baran (Rajasthan), and Hathras (Uttar Pradesh), are some of the instances which have been recently covered by the media while thousands go unreported and uncovered.
Rape not only violates a women’s dignity but also reduces her to a level of a usable article of trade. And, if the perpetrator has means, power, access to power, or means to buy power, the perpetrator feels every object and every human being is a commodity. This must stop if we wish to call our surrounding society, instead of a jungle. In a jungle, everything and every being is a commodity if you have physical power.
This document discusses how terrorism threatens human rights and the challenges counter-terrorism measures pose to human rights. It outlines several human rights, such as the right to life and freedom from torture. While states have an obligation to protect citizens from terrorism, recent counter-terrorism laws and practices have threatened individuals' right to privacy, freedom from discrimination, and fair trials. Security techniques like passenger profiling, detention without charge, extraordinary rendition, and torture have been criticized for violating basic human rights principles.
This document discusses corruption in Bangladesh from various perspectives. It begins with conceptual definitions of corruption from the World Bank and Transparency International. It then analyzes Bangladesh's ranking in the Corruption Perceptions Index and outlines relevant anti-corruption laws. The impacts of corruption are explored across social, political, economic, environmental, technological, cultural and religious domains. Specific corrupt practices are described for each sector. The document concludes with a call to join hands against corruption.
Laws on Women-and Children in the philippineskoijosephusmd
This document summarizes several key Philippine laws related to protecting human rights and vulnerable groups. It discusses laws around trafficking in persons, violence against women and children, juvenile justice, and child protection. The Philippines has ratified major UN conventions on human rights and the rights of women, children, and migrant workers. The document outlines domestic laws implementing these, including the Anti-Trafficking Act, Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, and law providing special protection for children. It describes the rights and protections these laws establish, prohibited acts, procedures for protection orders, penalties for non-compliance, and roles of government agencies.
Understanding Prevention Of Terrorism Act 2015: Prospects And Futuresurrenderyourthrone
This document discusses the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2015 (POTA) in Malaysia and prospects for improving preventive detention laws. It provides background on previous security laws and outlines key aspects of POTA, including its basis under the constitution. Concerns are raised regarding wide powers afforded to authorities and lack of safeguards. Lessons from other countries indicate preventive detention laws often fail to balance security and civil liberties. The document argues POTA and similar laws need stronger oversight and judicial review to prevent abuse and proposes political and legal reforms to improve preventive detention frameworks.
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE.pptxAnjana S Kumar
The document summarizes the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT). It describes UNCAT as an international treaty adopted in 1984 that aims to prevent and eradicate torture. The summary outlines UNCAT's key provisions including defining torture, prohibiting torture, non-refoulement, criminalizing torture, training officials, and establishing the Committee Against Torture. It also briefly discusses India's approach to ratifying UNCAT and mechanisms that supplement UNCAT such as the Optional Protocol and special rapporteur.
The document discusses the Protection of Women Against Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA) passed in 2005 in India. It aims to provide comprehensive protection to women against domestic violence and broadens the definition of domestic relationships and violence. The act recognizes a woman's right to a life free of violence and makes the state responsible for protecting women from domestic abuse. However, challenges remain in fully implementing the law due to patriarchal social norms and an environment not fully conducive to the law's protections.
Strengthening legal referral mechanisms on cases of genderDwight Sabio
The document discusses gender-based violence in the Philippines and mechanisms for addressing it. It defines gender-based violence and outlines laws that have been passed to combat various forms of violence against women. Data from national surveys in 2008 and 2013 show that around 20% of women experienced physical or sexual violence and many suffered injuries, though few sought help. The document examines frontline service providers like barangay VAW desks and coordination bodies, noting efforts to strengthen referral systems are needed to better help victims given challenges in the current system.
Life Is A Right. I don't care what actor/racist/misogynist is paid to propagandize nazi beliefs to the world. You're delusions will never match reality. You can't even free your own mind but we're all supposed to believe your fighting for OUR FREEDOM through genocide? Fox off. KalieMa
p.s. In our unit operatives don't choose their own names, senior leaders do, for a reason. We don't just talk, never act, we are.
Terrorism is defined as the unlawful use of force or violence against people or property to coerce governments or populations for political or social goals. Terrorism has psychological, economic, and social effects such as injuries, deaths, depressions, damage to buildings and infrastructure, and negative impacts on tourism and trade. Future terrorist attacks are predicted to increasingly utilize technology and the internet through tactics like computer hacking and cyber terrorism. International organizations are working to counter terrorism through strategies focused on understanding terrorist methods, preventing and combating terrorism, building country counterterrorism capacities, and respecting human rights.
Human Trafficking Law and the Safe Spaces Act.pptxCharisseTomaro
This document discusses laws and policies related to human trafficking and protecting safe spaces in the Philippines. It provides definitions of key terms like gender, gender identity, trafficking, and prohibited acts. It outlines reporting procedures for trafficking victims and penalties for violating anti-trafficking laws. It also summarizes the main provisions of the Safe Spaces Act, including definitions of harassment, coverage areas, reporting procedures, and penalties for perpetrators in streets/public spaces, online, workplaces and educational institutions. The goal is to protect women's rights and ensure dignity and safety for all.
SECURITY IN NIGERIA AND ITS INFRINGEMENT ON HUMAN RIGHTS.pptGeorginaSule
This document summarizes a report on security in Nigeria and its infringement on human rights. It begins with an abstract and introduction defining key terms like security. It then reviews related literature on infringement and Nigeria's constitution and international treaties regarding human rights. Several cases of security infringing on rights like freedom of assembly and expression are examined, like the killing of protesters in 2020. The report analyzes these cases under international laws and covenants to assess Nigeria's protection of civil and political rights.
Gender Statutory Protection and Social Legislation of Women and ChildrenAbdul Azeez H
This Lecture focuses on the place of women,
Need for special legislation for women and children, and the existing legislation such as The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986
Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 197
Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques ( Prohibition of Sex –section) Act, 1994
The Special Marriage Act, 1954
The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (as amended 2005)
Employees State Insurance Act, 1948
The Plantation Labour Act, 1951
The Family Courts Act, 1954
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (Amended in 1995)
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1976
The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
The Factories Act, 1948 as amended in 1986
Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987
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The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013Mayur D. Chauhan
It gives a gist of all the things that come into picture when it comes to women safety.
By - Advocate Rajendra P. Parkar
Assisted By - Mayur D. Chauhan
A chat with Ai.
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The document discusses several issues related to peace and security in the Philippines based on surveys and reports. It provides an overview of key topics including:
- Results of surveys showing most Filipinos feel secure and able to freely express themselves
- Concerns that vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected by crime and insecurity
- Background on the Philippines' ranking in global peace indexes
- History of government security programs and increasing budgets for security forces
- Platforms and statements from presidential candidates on issues like human rights, press freedom, security budgets, counterinsurgency programs, and territorial disputes
- Frameworks and approaches and to issues like the war on drugs, anti-terrorism laws, and militarization
The document discusses Republic Act 9262, also known as the Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Act of 2004. It defines key terms, outlines important provisions of the law, and discusses the duties of national and local governments. Specifically, the law defines four types of violence, allows protection orders to be issued for perpetrators, and mandates that various government agencies promptly respond to reported VAWC cases. It also specifies the rights of victims and responsibilities of barangays to address VAWC, including establishing anti-VAWC desks and ensuring officials undergo sensitivity training.
Similar to General Overview of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 (20)
Indonesian Manpower Regulation on Severance Pay for Retiring Private Sector E...AHRP Law Firm
Law Number 13 of 2003 on Manpower has been partially revoked and amended several times, with the latest amendment made through Law Number 6 of 2023. Attention is drawn to a specific part of the Manpower Law concerning severance pay. This aspect is undoubtedly one of the most crucial parts regulated by the Manpower Law. It is essential for both employers and employees to abide by the law, fulfill their obligations, and retain their rights regarding this matter.
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Brief Overview of the VAPP ACT 2015
The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act 2015 was passed by both
houses of the National Assembly on the 14th of May, Signed by the Clark to
the National Assembly on the 21st of May and assented to by Former
President Goodluck Jonathan on the 28th of May, 2015.
The Act prohibits all forms of violence against persons in private and public
life and provides maximum protection and effective remedies for victims
and punishment of offenders.
The highlighted text are interpreted in section 46 of the Act as follows:
Violence: Any act or attempted act, which causes or may cause any person
physical, sexual, psychological, verbal, emotional or economic harm whether
this occurs in private or public life, in peace time and in conflict situations.
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Brief Overview of the VAPP ACT 2015 (Contd)
Persons: Include any body of persons corporate or unincorporated
Violence in the private sphere: Any act or attempted act perpetrated by
a member of the family, relative, neighbour or member of a community,
which causes or may cause any person physical, sexual, psychological,
verbal, emotional or economic harm.
Violence in the public sphere: Any act or attempted act perpetrated by
the state or non-state actors before, during and after elections, in
conflict or war situations, which threatens peace, security and well-being
of any person or the nation as a whole.
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Brief Overview of the VAPP ACT 2015 (Contd)
Violence perpetrated by state actors include: (a) wrongful arrest and
detention (b) assault (c)use of force without lawful authority (d) unlawful
entry into the premises, or (e) demolition of property without due process.
Victims: Any person or persons, who, individually or collectively, have
suffered harm, including (a.) i. physical or mental injury ii. emotional
suffering iii. economic loss, or iv. substantial impairment of their
fundamental rights, through acts or omissions that are in violation of this
Act or the criminal laws of the country; and (b.) includes the immediate
family or dependants of the direct victim and any other person who has
suffered harm in intervening to assist victims in distress.
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Brief Overview of the VAPP ACT 2015 (Contd)
• The Act was a result of agitations from several quarters,
especially women groups, for the protection of persons,
especially women and girls against different forms of violence.
• The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act is an improvement
on the penal and criminal code in relation to violence; it also
makes provision for compensation to victims as well as the
protection of their rights.
• So far, the states which have domesticated the Act include
Anambra, Oyo, and Ogun while Lagos and Ekiti have passed laws
to prohibit Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Why the VAPP ACT?
Violence against women and girls is a problem of pandemic proportions. Atleast 1
out of every 3 women around the world has been beaten, coerced into sex, or
otherwise abused in her lifetime with the abuser usually someone known to her –
UN Women
38% of murder of women are committed by a male intimate partner – World Health
Organization Report, Nov. 2017
Video clip:
Hidden Scars: Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria
(Although the video is about children, it sheds light on the forms of violence that are
prevalent in Nigeria.)
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Content of the VAPP Act 2015
The VAPP Act 2015 has 48 sections (divided into VI parts) and makes
provision for 26 offences.
Part I: Section 1 – 26: Offences
Part II: Section 27 - 38: Jurisdiction of the Court
Part III: Section 39 - 43: Service providers
Part IV: Section 44: Regulatory body
Part V: Section 45: Consequential amendment
Part VI: Section 46: Interpretation
Section 47: Application
Section 48: Citation
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Content of the VAPP Act 2015 (Contd)
Schedule to (Section 25 and 37)
Form 1: General form of application for protection order by the Victim
Form 2: General form of application for protection order by a
person other than the Victim
Form 3: Affidavit in support of application for protection order
Form 4: Consent to application for protection order
Form 5: Interim protection order
Form 6: Protection order
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Highlight of offences in the VAPP Act 2015
1. Rape
• A person commits the offence of rape if (a) he or she intentionally
penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person with any other
part of his or her body or anything else; (b) the other person does not
consent to the penetration (c) the consent is obtained by force or means of
threat or intimidation of any kind or by fear of harm or by means of false
and fraudulent representation as to the nature of the act or the use of any
substance or additive capable of taking away the will of such person or in
the case of a married person by impersonating his or her spouse.
A register for convicted sexual offenders shall be maintained and accessible
to the public S1(4)
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2. Inflicting physical injury on a person
3. Coercion
4. Willfully placing a person in fear of physical injury
5. Offensive conduct
6. Prohibition of female circumcision or genital mutilation
7. Frustrating investigation
8. Willfully making false statements
9. Forceful ejection from home
Highlight of offences in the VAPP Act 2015 (Contd)
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10.Depriving a person of his or her liberty
11.Damage to property with intent to cause distress
12.Forced financial dependence or economic abuse
13.Forced isolation or separation from family and friends
14.Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse
15.Harmful widowhood practices
16.Abandonment of Spouse, Children and other Dependants
without sustenance
Highlight of offences in the VAPP Act 2015 (Contd)
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Roles and Responsibilities of Prosecutors
Jurisdiction:
Only the High court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja empowered by
an Act of Parliament has the jurisdiction to hear and grant any application
brought under the VAPP Act – Section 27.
Application for Protection Order:
An application for a protection order may be made before the High Court
following a complaint of violence by the complainant and such order, if
granted, shall be effective throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria and
no time limit or prescription shall apply in relation to a person seeking to
apply for protection order – Section 28(1)
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Roles and Responsibilities of Prosecutors (Contd)
Application for protection order can be made by:
• Complainant
• Counsel to the complainant
• The Police officer with whom a complaint of violence has been lodged
• A protection officer
• An accredited service provider
• A counselor
• Health service provider
• Social worker or teacher who has interest in the wellbeing of the
complainant.
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Duties of the Police -Section 32(1)
A Police officer, at the scene of an incident of violence or as soon
thereafter as reasonably possible or to whom a report of violence has
been made, shall have the duty of; (1):
a. Assisting a victim of violence to file a complaint regarding the
violence
b. Providing or arranging safe transport for the victim to an alternative
residence, safe place or shelter where such is required
c. Providing or arranging transportation for the victim to the nearest
hospital or medical facility for treatment of injuries where such
treatment is needed
d. Explaining to the victim his or her rights to protection against violence
and remedies available in terms of this act
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Duties of the Police -Section 32(2)
A police officer may, without an order from the Court or a warrant of
arrest, arrest any person whom:
a. He or she suspects upon reasonable grounds to have committed any of
the offences in the VAPP Act
b. A complaint has been made for having committed any of the offences
in the VAPP Act
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Duties of the Police -Section 32(3)
A police officer in carrying out his or her duties under this Act shall have
the power to:
a. Remove or supervise the removal of a person excluded from a shared
residence where the court has issued an order under the VAPP Act
b. Remove or supervise the removal of any dangerous weapon used in
order to commit an act of violence as contemplated in the VAPP Act
c. Collect and store fingerprints including DNA of accused and convicted
offenders; and
d. Perform any other act considered necessary in order to ensure the
safety and well-being of the complainant.
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Duties of Protection Officers -Section 41(1)
The appropriate Government Ministry shall appoint such number of
protection officers in each area council as it may consider necessary, to
assist the court in the discharge of its duties under this Act to co-ordinate
the activities of the police and the accredited service providers in his or
her area council to ensure that the victims or survivors of violence:
a. Have easy access to accredited service providers
b. Have easy access to transportation to an alternative residence or a
safe shelter, the nearest hospital or medical facility for treatment, if
the complainant so requires;
c. Are able to collect their belongings or properties from a shared
household or her residence, if the complainant so requires
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Duties of Protection Officers -Section 41(1)
d. Are able to access the court for orders under the VAPP Act; or
e. Have access to every possible assistance in the service of interim
protection order on the respondent, and the enforcement of any order
that may have been made by the court under the VAPP Act
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Duties of Protection Officers -Section 41(2)
The protection officer ma, upon the failure of the respondent to make
payment ordered by the court under this Act, direct an employer or a
debtor of the respondent or any bank in which the respondent operates
any account, to directly pay to the complainant or deposit with court a
portion of the wages or salaries or debt due to or accrued to the credit of
the respondent or monies in any bank account operated by the
respondent, which amount may be adjusted towards the emergency
monetary relief payable by the respondent.
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Coordinator for Prevention of Domestic Violence:
Section 42
The body vested with the enforcement of this Act
shall appoint a person as the Coordinator for the
prevention of domestic violence who shall submit
annual report to the Federal Government on the
Implementation of the VAPP ACT, a copy of which
shall be deposited with the National Bureau of
Statistics.
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Discussion starters…
• Do you think the body mandated to administer the VAPP Act, NAPTIP,
already has too much in its hands?
• How do we ensure the domestication of the VAPP Act in states without
losing some of its essential components?
• How do we encourage the Police to be more responsive to cases of
domestic violence?
• How do we ensure victims of gender based violence get justice in
Nigeria?
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The VAPP Bill was first introduced in 2002 as Violence Against Women (Prohibition) Bill
A person commits the offence of rape if (a) he or she intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person with any other part of his or her body or anything else; (b) the other person does not consent to the penetration (c) the consent is obtained by force or means of threat or intimidation of any kind or by fear of harm or by means of false and fraudulent representation as to the nature of the act or the use of any substance or additive capable of taking away the will of such person or in the case of a married person by impersonating his or her spouse