Marital Rape and its Impacts: A Policy Briefing for Kenyan Members of Parliament

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Country:
Kenya
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Crichton, J., Musembi, C.N.

Abstract

This briefing focuses on rape within marriage, which is an aspect of domestic violence that is rarely considered. Both men and women experience sexual violence and coercion within relationships. Although this policy brief examines the rape of women by their male partners, the issues may be relevant for other abusive relationships. The aim of the policy brief is to demonstrate that forced sex within relationships is rape. This needs to be acknowledged and addressed by Members of Parliament.

Citation

APHRC Policy Brief No. 13, 2 pp.

Marital Rape and its Impacts: A Policy Briefing for Kenyan Members of Parliament

Published 1 January 2010
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