Burundi: Landmark law on gender-based violence must be strengthened to meet regional and international standards

By Amnesty International

Burundi’s National Assembly should address significant shortcomings in the landmark 2016 law against gender-based violence (GBV) and inconsistencies in other relevant legislation to ensure effective prevention, protection and justice for survivors, Amnesty International said today in a new briefing. “While Burundi’s 2016 GBV law was a milestone achievement, it falls short of regional and international […] The post Burundi: Landmark law on gender-based violence must be strengthened to meet regional and international standards appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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