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A guide to legislating on sexual violence

This publication underscores sexual violence as a severe form of gender-based violence rooted in patriarchal norms and social discrimination, disproportionately affecting marginalized women and other vulnerable populations. It highlights the importance of conventionality control, urging parliamentarians to align national laws with international human rights standards to repeal discriminatory legislation, ensure access to justice, and prevent impunity. The document provides practical guidance for lawmakers to legislate on sexual violence from a consent-based approach, supporting both legal reform and broader cultural change.

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