This bill recognizes victims of crimes of sexual violence used as a weapon of war during the Libyan revolution. Its adoption would remove many taboos and break the silence surrounding rape. It would also allow victims to heal and have access to more aid (medical, housing, education, training, etc.).
.@AnnickCojean "If this bill is passed, it would be a first worldwide. It's a brave, modern and pragmatic project" #libya #sexualcrimes
— fidh (@fidh_en) 18 Février 2014
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, Women’s Rights Minister, Elisabeth Guigou, former Justice Minister and Claude Bartolone, President of Parliament all underlined the importance of this bill and hailed the courage of its originator
.@Najatvb "This bill would enable victims to obtain compensation & benefit from professional & housing opportunities" #Libya #Sexualcrimes
— fidh (@fidh_en) 18 Février 2014
The Libyan Justice Minister announced that if the Parliament doesn’t pass this law, it would be passed by decree.
#Libya #justice Minister "If congress does not propose this bill to the Parliament, we will pass it by decree" #Sexualcrimes
— fidh (@fidh_en) 18 Février 2014
Mr. Salah El Marghany, Libyan Justice Minister, interviewed by France 24
S.Belhassen "France has a privileged partnership w/ #Libya. Thus it must push for this bill to be adopted" #Sexualcrimes
— fidh (@fidh_en) 18 Février 2014
For Karim Lahidji, FIDH President, "passing this law would be a historic step. It carries a real message of hope for all women who have been victims of sexual violence in the world".