JOURNAL ARTICLE

Promoting access to justice for victims of sexual violence in Vietnam.

  • Published In: Journal of Human Rights Practice, 2023, v. 15, n. 1. P. 232 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Phan, Huong Thi Lan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the challenges of access to justice for survivors of sexual violence in Vietnam. Despite Vietnam’s ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and various legislative efforts, significant legal gaps, cultural norms, and systemic barriers hinder effective legal protection and support for victims. Key issues include narrow legal definitions of sexual violence, difficulties in evidence collection, victim-blaming attitudes within the justice system, limited eligibility for free legal aid, and insufficient support services such as one-stop centers. The article recommends comprehensive legal reforms, gender-sensitive training for justice officials, expanded support services, and stronger protection of victims’ privacy to improve survivors’ access to justice and uphold their rights.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Human Rights Practice. 2023/02, Vol. 15, Issue 1, p232
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1757-9619
  • DOI:10.1093/jhuman/huac052
  • Accession Number:163765014
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Journal of Human Rights Practice is the property of Oxford University Press / USA and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.