“They Were Men in Uniform”: Sexual Violence against Women and Girls in Kenya’s 2017 Elections

“They Were Men in Uniform”: Sexual Violence against Women and Girls in Kenya’s 2017 Elections

Human Rights Watch previously documented widespread sexual violence against women and girls, as well as incidents of sexual violence against men and boys, following Kenya’s 2007–2008 election. This report documents similar patterns of sexual violence surrounding the 2017 elections. It demonstrates the Kenyan state’s/authorities’ failure to prevent election-related sexual violence, properly investigate cases, hold perpetrators accountable, and ensure survivors of sexual violence have access to comprehensive, quality, and timely post-rape care.

Bonnie Katei

Human Rights Watch

2017

English

https://www.hrw.org/report/2017/12/14/they-were-men-uniform/sexual-violence-against-women-and-girls-kenyas-2017