10 minutes agoAmnesty International: Justice Denying for Victims of Sexual Violence in Bosnia
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)Amnesty International has published a report today, according to which more than 20,000 survivors of sexual abuse during the recent war in Bosnia and Herzegovina are denied justice. After the century after the outbreak of war in the former Yugoslavia, the report criticises “the devastating physical and psychological consequences of these crimes and obstacles [...]
After the century of the outbreak of war in the former Yugoslavia, the report criticises “the devastating physical and psychological consequences of these crimes and unwarranted obstacles prevent women from getting the help they need and legal compensation due to”
“More than two decades after the war, tens of thousands of women in Bosnia are continuing their ruined lives, with very little medical, psychological and financial aid” said Gauri van Gulick, deputy director for Europe of Amnesty International, in a summary of the report's findings.
The organisation's human rights group has said that the report, which is based on two-year-old research, reveals how systemic shortages and the lack of a political consensus, has put aside an entire generation of survivors from violations during the conflict.
Since the war crimes trial began in Bosnia in 2004, less than 1 per cent of the total number of victims of sexual violence have reported cases in court.
Among other things, the report says that to increase the confidence of survivors, Bosnia must strengthen mechanisms protecting victims and adopt the programme for victims of sexual violence, including compensation.
