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1/. HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD:
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
In 2020, Denmark changed its laws to recognise the simple fact that sex without consent is rape
This didn't happen by chance
It resulted from years of campaigning & advocacy by survivor groups & campaigners.
#LetsTalkAboutYes
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
In 2020, Denmark changed its laws to recognise the simple fact that sex without consent is rape
This didn't happen by chance
It resulted from years of campaigning & advocacy by survivor groups & campaigners.
#LetsTalkAboutYes
2/. Shockingly, in 2020 only 7 out of 31 countries in Europe had laws that recognised sex without consent is rape
That figure has almost doubled to 13...but there is still along way to go
But back to the lessons from Denmark, & their successful campaign for a consent-based law
That figure has almost doubled to 13...but there is still along way to go
But back to the lessons from Denmark, & their successful campaign for a consent-based law
3/. Working with survivors groups, research was done to identify key barriers to justice for rape survivors
Why were so many rapes committed?
Why were so few rapes reported?
Why did so few reports of rape lead to prosecution?
Why did so few prosecutions lead to convictions?
Why were so many rapes committed?
Why were so few rapes reported?
Why did so few reports of rape lead to prosecution?
Why did so few prosecutions lead to convictions?
1/. This afternoon, #Denmark came a step closer to finally recognising the simple fact that sex without consent is rape
Incredibly, only 9 countries in Europe recognise this!
Amnesty are campaigning to change this & Denmark shows us how it can be done!
amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
Incredibly, only 9 countries in Europe recognise this!
Amnesty are campaigning to change this & Denmark shows us how it can be done!
amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
2/. “This change didn't happen by chance. The demand was led by survivors who told their stories & lobbied to try & ensure no other woman would have to endure what they had suffered" @Helle_Jac @amnestydk
See rape survivor & activist, Kirstine, in 2019👇
See rape survivor & activist, Kirstine, in 2019👇
3/. To support survivors, @amnesty undertook research & published reports which identified barriers to justice for women
“Changing these dangerous rape laws is a major step towards ending widespread harmful myths, stereotypes, stigma & endemic impunity for this crime” @AnnaMBlus
“Changing these dangerous rape laws is a major step towards ending widespread harmful myths, stereotypes, stigma & endemic impunity for this crime” @AnnaMBlus
1/10. HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD IN 10 EASY STEPS
This week, the Danish Justice Minister called for new legislation in Denmark that recognises the simple fact that sex without consent is rape.
But this didn't happen by chance.
It resulted of some brilliant campaigning & advocacy
This week, the Danish Justice Minister called for new legislation in Denmark that recognises the simple fact that sex without consent is rape.
But this didn't happen by chance.
It resulted of some brilliant campaigning & advocacy
2/10. On Tuesday, rape survivors & activists took the stage in front of an invited audience of 200 journalists, politicians, judges & police officials for the launch of a "bombshell report" revealing Denmark’s “rape culture” & endemic impunity for
rapists. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
rapists. amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
3/10 The report - the culmination of months of research - identifies key barriers to justice for rape survivors as flawed laws as well as widespread harmful myths & gender stereotypes. Cultural change is needed but "legislation carries culture" so changing the law was the target.
