Universal-Womens-accesss-to-justice-Publications-Practitioners-Guide-Series-2016-ENG

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WOMEN’S ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE 195
Adopt national policies to prohibit, prevent and address
violence against children, especially girls, including
sexual harassment and bullying and other forms of
violence;
Conduct violence prevention activities in schools and
communities, and establishing and enforcing penalties
for violence against girls;
Increase measures to protect women and girls from
violence and harassment, including sexual harassment
and bullying, in both public and private spaces; and
Address security and safety, through:
‣ Social and interactive media;
‣ Awareness-raising and involvement of local
communities;
‣ Adoption of crime prevention laws and policies;
‣ Adoption of programmes such as the Safe Cities
Initiative of the United Nations; and
‣ Improved urban planning, infrastructures, public
transport and street lighting. 523
Rape and other forms of sexual violence
Prohibit unwanted or forced sex in public and in private
“Every woman shall be entitled to respect for her life and the
integrity and security of her person. All forms of exploitation,
cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall
be prohibited. States Parties shall take appropriate and
effective measures to… enact and enforce laws to prohibit all
forms of violence against women, including unwanted or forced
sex whether the violence takes place in private or public”. 524
523
Ibid, paragraphs XX and ZZ.
524
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on
the Rights of Women in Africa (Maputo Protocol) of 11 July 2003,
Articles 4(1) and (2)(a).