Women in the past were the principal victims of state policies to
appease violent extremists. After democracy’s return, there has been
some progress, particularly through progressive legislation, much of it
authored by committed women’s rights activists in the federal and
provincial legislatures, facilitated by their increased numbers in
parliament. Yet, the best of laws will provide little protection so long
as social attitudes toward women remain biased, police officers are not
held accountable for failing to investigate gender-based crimes, the
superior judiciary does not hold the subordinate judiciary accountable
for failing to give justice to women survivors of violence, and
discriminatory laws remain on the books.Read more>>>
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