Learning From Cases of Girls' Rights
This is a report that represents the knowledge gained from cases undertaken as part of Equality Now’s Adolescent Girls’ Legal Defense Fund (AGLDF). This report identifies and addresses the common obstacles faced by adolescent girls in their pursuit of justice. Since its inception in 28,the AGLDF has taken up nine cases involving various forms of sexual violence,the most common abuse suffered by girls,in seven countries. This paper consolidates and aggregates the lessons learned from these cases in the effort to establish legal precedents to prevent and better address future violations of girls’ rights. This report discusses what girls need in order for them to access the justice system and claim their rights: i) knowledge of their rights; ii) a supportive environment where they can voice their concerns without fear of stigma or disbelief; iii) assurance that they will not be re-victimized through the legal system and that access to justice will be swift; and iv) support services that are girl centered and sensitive to their specific needs with a focus on empowering the victim and giving her agency.
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