VAWG Country Index

in
for the year
Category Final Score
16.71
Category Weight
21

The first category examines the legal framework and public policies on women’s rights, and its conformity with international standards, in particular CEDAW. It addresses laws specifically designed to combat VAWG, where such laws exist. It also concerns public policies, including budget policies, and national strategies to combat VAWG. 14 indicators are included under this category.

Each sub-indicator has a score 0 or 1. 0 is assigned when the country does not achieve or meet the sub-indicator, and 1 when the sub- indicator is met.

Category Indicators

MA-Ratification of all articles CEDAW
0

MA-Alignment of the Constitution with all international legal obligations pertaining to women’s rights
0

MA-Compliance of laws with all international legal obligations pertaining women’s rights
0

MA-Existence of comprehensive law criminalizing all forms of VAWG
0

MA-Existence of specific law/s that address specific form or type of VAWG
0

MA-The definition of VAWG in legislation is in line with the UN resolutions on women rights
0

MA-Existence of parliamentary oversight role on the implementation of laws pertaining to VAWG
0

MA-The laws provide for free services to victims of VAWG including legal assistance, psychological and medical services, economic empowerment , and reintegration
0

MA-The laws ensure the right of women to sexual and reproductive health and freedom on their own bodies
0

MA-The existing laws, including family laws, whether civil, customary or religious, protect women and girls from partners, male relatives, and current and ex-spouses
0

MA-Existence of legal framework offers women legal protection from harassment in the public space and work place
0

MA-Existing laws, in the absence of comprehensive law on VAWG, criminalize " crimes for honor motives" and prohibit harmful practices such as FGM, child marriage
0