Seis redes de sobrevivientes latinoamericanas firmaron una petición en contra del borrador del acuerdo entre el gobierno boliviano y la Santa Sede. Como sobrevivientes de abuso sexual infantil, argumentan que este acuerdo perpetuaría la violencia sexual en la Iglesia Católica y garantizaría la impunidad.
Read MoreSix Latin American survivor networks have signed a petition opposing a draft agreement between the Bolivian government and the Holy See. As survivors of child sexual abuse, they argue that this agreement would perpetuate sexual violence in Catholic Church and guarantee impunity.
Read MoreEl máximo organismo de las Naciones Unidas en materia de derechos del niño ha urgido al gobierno de Argentina que "levante el plazo de prescripción de los casos de abuso sexual infantil". Forma parte de una serie de recomendaciones formuladas al Estado para mejorar el acceso a la justicia de las víctimas y supervivientes de violencia sexual infantil.
The United Nations’ top children’s rights body has called on Argentina's government to "lift the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse cases". It is one of a series of recommendations made to the State to improve access to justice for victims and survivors of sexual violence in childhood.
Read MoreNo se ha hecho lo suficiente para prevenir la recurrencia del abuso sexual infantil por parte de las fuerzas de mantenimiento de la paz de las Naciones Unidas. No se puede tolerar otro escándalo y el abuso debe cesar.
Read MoreLes mesures prises pour empêcher la répétition des abus sexuels commis sur des enfants par les forces de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies sont insuffisantes. Un autre scandale ne peut être toléré et les abus doivent cesser.
Read MoreNot enough has been done to prevent the recurrence of child sexual abuse by the United Nations peacekeepers. Another scandal cannot be tolerated and abuse must stop.
Read MoreBrazil is Latin America’s best-performing country in preventing and responding to child sexual exploitation and abuse, while Argentina is the lowest ranked, according to a new report released today by Economist Impact comparing the laws and policies of nine countries in the region, the launch of which CRIN coordinated.
Read MoreBrasil es el país mejor clasificado en América Latina con respecto a su desempeño a la hora de prevenir y responder a la violencia sexual contra niñas, niños y adolescentes (NNA), mientras que Argentina es el peor clasificado, según un nuevo informe publicado hoy por Economist Impact que compara la legislación y las políticas de nueve países de la región, el lanzamiento de que ha sido coordinado por CRIN.
Read MoreThe UN’s child rights committee has urged Chile’s government to establish a truth commission in response to the systemic abuse of children across institutions.
Read MoreIn this opinion piece for Chile’s national survivors’ network, we highlight the essential next steps to securing truth and justice in Latin America’s clergy abuse scandal, discussing what’s necessary and what’s feasible.
Read MoreWhat is the impact on the mental health of under-18s in a country that spends less than one percent of its health budget on mental healthcare? CRIN spoke with Kavita Mangnani, clinical psychologist and director of the restorative care programme at HAQ-Centre for Child Rights in Delhi.
Read MoreReports of escalating violence against women and children in the home followed the announcement of lockdowns to control the spread of Covid-19. Here we take a look at available data from domestic violence and child helplines and highlight that violence against women and children in the home is a pandemic too.
Read MoreThe overturning of Cardinal George Pell's conviction may feel like a setback, but there could be a positive impact. This article, first published in Al Jazeera English, looks at the potential of Pell’s case in raising awareness about clergy abuse and how the key to justice for survivors of institutionalised sexual abuse is in the collective response.
Read MoreThis guest article by the Bank Information Center (BIC) reflects on how one World Bank-funded project in Uganda gave rise to sexual abuse of girls and what was done about it. The BIC advocates on reforming international financial institutions to make sure that the development projects they fund do not undermine human rights or harm the environment.
Read MoreMost cases of sexual abuse of children are never disclosed let alone reported to the authorities. This silence is made worse when the very laws intended to hold perpetrators to account prevent survivors from seeking justice. Time limits on bringing legal action do exactly this. So how are States dealing with limitation periods in the face of systemic child sexual abuse within their own borders?
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