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Dear John


Over her lifetime, one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence — regardless of age, background, or country. However, due to intersecting vulnerabilities, marginalized communities are more likely to experience sexual violence and less likely to receive justice and institutional support.

From indigenous women in North America who are less likely to have their cases investigated by the police, to women living with disabilities in Kyrgyzstan ([link removed]) who have to undergo competency hearings to determine their reliability, which is often conducted in a way, not in line with human rights standards. From adolescents in Latin America who are subject to the discriminatory legal provision of estupro ([link removed]) , to India ([link removed]) where sexual violence has been used as a weapon by dominant castes to reinforce structural gender and caste hierarchies, it is clear that the legal system, if it works at all, doesn’t work equally for everyone.

Read more from our website:
* Sexual Violence And Intersectionality: Demanding Access To Justice For Women With Disabilities In Kyrgyzstan ([link removed])
* Understanding Estupro ([link removed])
* The Rape Of India’s Dalit Women And Girls ([link removed])

An intersectional lens must be integrated into laws, policies, and procedures and followed from the outset to ensure that a victim-centered approach that is free from prejudicial stereotypes is always applied. Every survivor is entitled to justice and support, and systems must be designed to cater to a diverse range of needs and identities.

We are committed to ensuring that EVERY survivor receives justice that is accessible, respectful, and culturally sensitive. But we know that ending sexual violence requires cross-cutting collaboration and expertise. Thank you for being part of our network of changemakers ([link removed]) driving forward the vital work to make gender equality a reality.

In Solidarity,

Jacqui Hunt

Global Lead, End Sexual Violence
Equality Now
P.S. If you'd like to go even more in-depth on these and other issues, check out these upcoming events:
* Want to know more about the role of Paramount Chiefs in ending FGM in Sierra Leone and Liberia? Join our upcoming webinar this Wednesday 27th April at 9 am EST/2 pm GMT/4 pm EAT ([link removed]) to explore this important issue as well as understand the practical techniques campaigners use to bring these communities into the movement to end FGM.
* Interested in learning more about how defamation lawsuits are used to silence survivors of sexual violence? Equality Now's Legal Advisor Jorie Dugan is moderating a panel at Berkeley School of Law’s conference “Weaponizing Defamation Law to Silence #MeToo Claims” ([link removed]) this Thursday 28th April. When registering, ([link removed]) input your affiliation as “Equality Now” and select “Member of our partner organizations” to receive 20% off conference fees.

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