Sierra Leone: Rape and other forms of sexual violence against girls and women

Sierra Leone: Rape and other forms of sexual violence against girls and women

Index Number: AFR 51/035/2000
Date Published: 28 June 2000
Categories: Africa, Sierra Leone

This document examines the systematic way in which rape and other forms of sexual violence have been used against women and girls as a weapon of war during the armed conflict in Sierra Leone..It looks at ways in which these abuses can be prevented and those responsible brought to justice. It also calls for more assistance for the victims.