Sexual and Gender-based Violence_A0411

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: Stripping a person of an individual’s reproductive autonomy through forced abortion
Year of Violation
  • 2008
  • 2009
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
Nov 1, 2008 ~ Jan 31, 2009