SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2015, para. 124

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Document type
SRSG report
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Driven by fear and superstition, incidents of violence are seldom reported or followed by investigation or prosecution. Girls may conceal them too, fearing further harassment and reprisals. Overall there is a pervasive culture of impunity.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
SRSG: Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Girls
Year
2015
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Other
Paragraph number
124