The Disappeared and Invisible
Summary
This report canvasses 31 countries to see how the crime of enforced disappearance affects women as both the disappeared and the female relatives of the disappeared. It finds that across cultures, women face serious barriers to seeking relief due to discriminatory laws and practices. It reviews common strategies that transitional justice mechanisms use to deal with enforced disappearance and reflects on their ability to meet the specific needs of women. As a set of recommendations, it presents lessons from around the world about the need to consider women’s experiences, including when implementing measures like truth commissions, prosecutions, and reparations.
Citation
Dewhirst, Polly and Amrita Kapur. The Disappeared and Invisible: Revealing the Enduring Impact of Enforced Disappearances on Women. New York: International Center for Transitional Justice, 2015.
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