Challenging impunity on sexual violence in South Asia : beginning a discussion
Abstract
Despite many attempts by women’s groups to flag the
issues of sexual violence, there still is a legal silence
around the question of sexual violence and impunity.
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and other
extraordinary legislations such as the Unlawful Activities
(Prevention) Act and Chhattisgarh Special Public Security
Act are seemingly “protective” legislations which were
put forward by states as necessary for security. In fact,
they have been violative of the basic human rights of
people in the areas where they are in force.
A small group of women activists have initiated a
discussion on these extraordinary laws of south Asia
which function to create some sort of consent to formal
obstructions to justice, and thereby, create a much wider
culture of impunity.
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Keywords
SOUTH ASIA, HUMAN RIGHTS, GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, JUSTICE, GENOCIDE, RAPE, WOMEN'S RIGHTS, WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS
Citation
Singh, N., & Butalia, U. (2012). Challenging Impunity on Sexual Violence in South Asia: Beginning a Discussion. Economic & Political Weekly, XLVII(28): 58-63.