Publication

2001-04-25 - Human Rights Watch

Language

English

Word Count

34,500 words, Guess

Page Count

138 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • LCCLC212.83.S6 H86 2001

Description

South African schoolgirls of every race and economic group daily encounter sexual violence and harassment that impedes their access to education. Girls are raped, sexually abused, sexually harassed, and assaulted at school by male classmates and even teachers. The South African government has acknowledged the problem's severity-but it has been slow in implementing effective responses and weak in enforcing existing protections. Recommendations -- Background -- Sexual violence in schools -- Consequences of gender violence for girls' education and health -- The school response -- The criminal justice system -- National and provincial government response -- South Africa's obligations under international and national law.

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