14th May 2020

Impact of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls in Eurasia

The COVID-19 crisis has shown an urgent need for Governments in Eurasia to overcome violence and discrimination against women with strong legal and policy frameworks.

Key takeaways and recommendations

The period of the pandemic and its aftermath is the chance for the Governments to uncover and recognize systemic abuses and oppression, which have gained a new force during the crisis.

This policy paper highlights key legal and policy measures for governments across Eurasia to protect women and girls from sexual and domestic violence, exploitation in prostitution, address inequalities, and ensure access to justice.

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Legislative Action to Prohibit Child Marriage in Bolivia

This policy brief explains why Bolivia’s Bill, seeking to eliminate legal exceptions that allow marriage from age 16, is urgent and what is at stake if action is delayed.

Imperative Legal, Policy, and Institutional Reforms for Enhanced Support and Protection of Child Marriage Victims and Survivors

Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), with support from Equality Now, conducted a focused study on child marriage in Zimbabwe, using Epworth as a case study. The research examined the country’s laws, policies, action plans, and other mechanisms meant to protect and support victims and survivors of child marriage.

Urgent Action Needed to Eradicate Female Genital Mutilation in Colombia

This policy brief urges the Colombian Congress to pass specific legislation to prevent, address, and eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

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