19th Март 2026
Mauritius has made notable progress through specialised children’s courts, strong penalties for sexual offences, and extensive child-protection measures. However, gaps remain in survivor access to services and systemic capacity within law enforcement and health sectors. Strengthened implementation and increased resources are essential to ensure full protection for women and girls.
Key recommendations:
- Improve access to shelters and reintegration services, particularly for survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.
- Strengthen the capacity of police and healthcare providers through mandatory, trauma-informed training to improve case management and reduce re-traumatisation.
- Enhance enforcement of protection orders and ensure timely investigations in domestic-violence cases.
- Expand community outreach and stigma-reduction initiatives to encourage reporting and challenge harmful norms.
- Improve coordination among service providers, including the Family Protection Unit, Child Development Unit, drop-in centres, and legal-aid institutions.
- Scale up workplace GBV prevention efforts, building on tools such as the ECHO platform to improve reporting and accountability.