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

Description

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.

Creator

Bonnie Katei

Source

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

Publisher

Human Rights Watch

Date

2017

Language

English

Report Item Type Metadata

URL

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

Citation

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