Human Rights and Sexual Abuse of the Girl-Child in Nigeria: Implications for Development

2021 ◽  
pp. 351-366
Author(s):  
Janet Monisola Oluwaleye
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Girl Child

Exploration of the Impact of the COVID-19 on Girls Education in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-75
Author(s):  
Morakinyo Akintolu ◽  
Ntandokamenzi P. Dlamini ◽  
Tinuola Oladebo
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancies ◽  
Past Data ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
The Impact

This article explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on girls education in Nigeria. COVID-19 raises concerns to every nationality and has thus made way to the continent of Africa, therein Nigeria. This pandemic has a significant gendered impact on children, especially girls being out of school. The vast majority of pupils affected by this pandemic are rural girls. Despite the fact that these rural girls from poor backgrounds are already marginalised, the pandemic has highly disadvantaged them in terms of access to education, limited provision of resources and infrastructure to ensure learning is taking place even at home. While some research was found to have been done on COVID-19, none was found specifically on rural girls and education in Nigeria. This paper utilised a secondary research methodology which involved reviewing and interpreting past data to explore the impact of this pandemic on the Nigerian girl child. Among other impacts, peer pressure temptations, sexual abuse, unplanned and unwanted pregnancies, and child exploitation were found to put girls at risk. The researchers were able to suggest possible interventions for the girl child’s education in the post COVID-19 era which include the reviewing of cultural practices and customs, making education fashionable, providing extra classes, establishing programmes and initiatives to empower women, and awareness against gender-based violence. This pandemic has drawn attention to the injustices girls live under; and if these interventions are put into practice, a better life for all can be assured.

O’Keeffe v. Ireland: overview and analysis

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Gallen
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Tort Law ◽  
European Convention ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Vicarious Liability ◽  
European Court ◽  
Effective Remedy ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

James Gallen’s chapter reviews the case and the contributions of Adrian Hardiman and Conor O’Mahony to this book. Gallen argues that their discussion reveals the tension between the principle of subsidiarity and the right to effective protection and an effective remedy in the European Convention on Human Rights. The chapter argues that the case of O’Keeffe v Ireland also raises concerns about the European Court of Human Right methodology for the historical application of the Convention and about the interaction of Article 3 positive obligations with vicarious liability in tort. A further section examines the impact of the decision for victims of child sexual abuse and identifies that the decision provides the potential for an alternative remedy to the challenging use of vicarious liability in Irish tort law.

scholarly journals Penerapan Penjatuhan Hukuman Kebiri Kimia Serta Tata Cara Eksekusinya pada Pelaku Kejahatan Pelecehan Seksual terhadap Anak

Wajah Hukum ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Nashru Nazar Rosyidi ◽  
Oci Senjaya
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
District Court ◽  
Chemical Castration ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

Nowadays, there are more and more crimes of child sexual abuse in Indonesia. Children should be protected by the government in order to become the nation's next generation. In 2019, the Mojokerto District Court sentenced the defendant Aris (20) who was convicted of a crime of sexual abuse against a child and this verdict was the first verdict in Indonesia to impose chemical castration on perpetrators of crimes of sexual abuse against children. This writing uses the juridical-normative method which looks at empirical data as a reference for writing this journal. For some parties, chemical castration punishment is considered effective in punishing perpetrators of crimes of child sexual abuse so that it becomes a frightening thing for other perpetrators of sexual abuse crimes. This is included in the category of the theory of the purpose of punishment in order to create order and order in society. Perppu Number 1 of 2016 is the legal basis for the application of chemical castration punishment. However, there are many pros and cons to castration. One of the things that has created contra is contrary to the ratification of human rights. Considering that Indonesia is a state based on the rule of law, which is obliged to protect human rights guarantees as stated in Article 28 I of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.

scholarly journals SEXUAL ABUSE OF THE GIRL CHILD IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OVIA NORTH - EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Imasuen Kennedy ◽  
Florence Ikponmwen Iyamu
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Mean Deviation ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
North East ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The incessant abuse of the female students by their male counterparts including teachers has reached an alarming rate. This has led to many of them dropping out of school either as a result of unwanted pregnancy or psychological trauma.  This study examined the prevalence of sexual abuse of the girl child in public senior secondary school in Ovia North - East Local Government, Edo State. Survey design was used for the study. Three hundred and sixty students from 12 public schools in Ovia North - East Local Government Area of Edo State formed the sample. A structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from the students. Ranking and descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation and mean deviation were used to analyze the data. The result showed that intimate fondling ranked first among the types of abuse the girl child was subjected to. It also revealed that thegirl child was more abused than their male counterpart. It was recommended, among other things, that offenders should be punished in accordance with the law so as to reduce cases of sexual abuse. In addition, counseling units should be provided in each school that will address issues of sexual abuse.

Gender Differences in Violence and Other Human Rights Abuses Among Migrant Workers on the Thailand–Myanmar Border

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 945-967 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah R. Meyer ◽  
W. Courtland Robinson ◽  
Casey Branchini ◽  
Nada Abshir ◽  
Aye Aye Mar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Human Rights Abuses ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Physical And Sexual Abuse

We describe human rights violations against migrant workers at the Thailand–Myanmar border, and evaluate differences by gender and industry. This mixed methods study pairs key informant interviews ( n = 40) with a cross-sectional quantitative survey of migrant workers from Myanmar ( n = 589) recruited via respondent-driven sampling. Key informants described significant hazards during migration, including deception, theft, and physical and sexual abuse, the latter primarily for women. Quantitative results confirmed prevalent mistreatment and abuse, with significant gender differences, most notably women’s disproportionate burden of sexual abuse. Current evidence on the nature of experiences, and significant differences by gender, can position prevention and response programming.

scholarly journals Kasur Child Sexual Abuse Case

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-104
Author(s):  
Aliyah Ali
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Abuse Case ◽  
Local Police ◽  
Sexual Abuse Case ◽  
The Town

The Kasur child sexual abuse scandal is horrific. 280 children from 2010 to 2014 were forced to have sex while being filmed and 400 movies were leaked out. In a village of Kasur Hussain Khanwala a gang of 25 men who used the hundreds of videos they produced to blackmail the youngsters' parents, according to Latif Ahmed Sara, a lawyer and activist representing the victims. This also indicates the irresponsibility and carelessness of local police and politicians. According to Human Rights Commission these sex tapes were made for commercial purposes. The tapes that were made then used to blackmail the parents of the victims into keeping quiet and into giving money to the paedophilia ring. These tapes were also being sold to locals in the town for Rs 50 and even, according to one report, were being sold to paedophile websites overseas.

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