What is rape? Forced sexual penetration of a person’s (male or female) genital organs, anus, mouth, or any other part of the body with a penis or an object that can be used for sexual penetration. Who can be raped? Any person of any age: this includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex persons, as […]
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The “Protection of the Family” Resolution: The Role of South Africa
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In April 2014, a resolution on ‘The Family’ (A/HRC/L26/L.20) was placed before the Human Rights Council. The resolution in its current form was first tabled by Egypt in 2013. They decided to withdraw it, given that it was viewed as being too controversial and due to a lack of support. This resolution links to initiatives […]