Tag: sexual violence
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Israeli Ambassador clashes with UN Ambassadro Vanessa Frazier over Sexual Violence in Conflict Report
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon clashed with Maltese diplomat Ambassador Vanessa Frazier at the UN on Friday during a public hearing marking the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. The confrontation began after Danon demanded the resignation of Pramila Patten, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence…
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Decision about case of Emma Agius brings Maltese jurisprudence closer to European standards
Cases of rape and abuse against women in Malta have long been criticised for receiving insufficient attention and inadequate justice. Public concern over how the justice system handles cases of rape increased recently following the scandal involving two Gozitan brothers of an ex-government Minister who got away with raping a 13-year old girl. Yesterday’s Court…
