26th February 2026
Equality Now and its partners call on provincial authorities, justice actors, legislators and civil society to strengthen the implementation of international standards and ensure survivor-centred, non-discriminatory responses to sexual violence:
- Investigations must be prompt, impartial and free from gender stereotypes.
- Survivors must receive continuous protection, free legal assistance and specialised support throughout proceedings.
- Child-sensitive procedures must ensure that children’s best interests, safety and meaningful participation are fully protected at every stage of the process.
- Institutional coordination must prevent survivors from navigating fragmented systems.
- Data systems must be standardised, disaggregated and publicly available while protecting confidentiality.
- Protection measures must be effectively enforced to prevent retaliation and secondary harm.
- Provincial legal frameworks must align fully with international and Inter-American obligations.