Sexual and Gender-based Violence_2_A1476

Human Rights Violations
Violation Type
Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Legal Elements
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Acts of sexual nature
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Acts were 1) inherently violent or 2) forcible or committed during the time when the detainee was unable or unwilling to give consent
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Acts were committed by a public official or officials against the detainee
Constituting Acts
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Having the person undress completely or partially
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Inspecting someone’s genitals, anus, breasts, or hymen without medical or similar necessity
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Penetrative acts with body part or with objects
  • Sexual and Gender-based Violence: Subjecting a person to unwanted physical contact with a sexual implication
Year of Violation
  • 1998
  • 1999
Location Where the Violation Occurred
Affiliated Organisation
  • People's Committee of North Korea
Province Where the Violation Occurred
  • North Hamgyong
Event
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Date Range
Dec 1, 1998 ~ Jan 31, 1999
Responsible Perpetrator