In Myanmar, sexual violence is a crime strongly abhorred by our traditional v...
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In Myanmar, sexual violence is a crime strongly abhorred by our traditional values and strictly forbidden by law and by our culture. As such, severe legal action is taken against the perpetrators of any reported case, whether by civilians or the members of security forces. The existing penal code strongly prescribes a severe penalty for those who have committed acts of sexual violence.
PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:
General Women, Peace and Security
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence