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👇
https://twitter.com/ClemencyN/status/1103009132725047296
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
4/. Last year, @amnesty’s report on Denmark’s outdated & dangerous rape laws dominated headlines in Denmark & made news around the world
At the launch, survivors took to the podium to talk about their experience of rape.
The Minister was in the audience.
At the launch, survivors took to the podium to talk about their experience of rape.
The Minister was in the audience.
5/. But Amnesty had also been working behind the scenes.
Amnesty Denmark's @Helle_Jac had engaged in months of "advocacy" - conversations & meetings with govt representatives
Min of Justice @SorenPape rprtly changed his position after meeting survivors
Amnesty Denmark's @Helle_Jac had engaged in months of "advocacy" - conversations & meetings with govt representatives
Min of Justice @SorenPape rprtly changed his position after meeting survivors
https://twitter.com/AnnaMBlus/status/1093835981944442881
6/. The #LetsTalkAboutYes campaign also enabled @amnesty to work with grassroots organisations & survivors groups & properly amplify their demands
In March 2019, the govt agreed to back consent-based rape legislation
But changing a law takes time...
In March 2019, the govt agreed to back consent-based rape legislation
But changing a law takes time...
https://twitter.com/Helle_Jac/status/1104105931841945601
7/. The campaign is from over
Govts sometimes agree to something only to draft an new law that falls far short of what was agreed, so @amnesty had to be vigilant
Also, changing laws are only a first step
A vital first step, but a first step nonetheless.
Govts sometimes agree to something only to draft an new law that falls far short of what was agreed, so @amnesty had to be vigilant
Also, changing laws are only a first step
A vital first step, but a first step nonetheless.
8/. As well as changing the law, cultural change is needed
Since legislation carries culture, amending the law = the first target
Changing a culture that pervades society - from playground to locker room, police station to witness stand - is a bigger job amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
Since legislation carries culture, amending the law = the first target
Changing a culture that pervades society - from playground to locker room, police station to witness stand - is a bigger job amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
9/. The #LetsTalkAboutYES campaign is active in many countries that still only defines rape as rape if it includes physical violence or threats
The Netherlands & Spain are currently in a 3-way race with Denmark to see which country will be next to pass consent-based legislation
The Netherlands & Spain are currently in a 3-way race with Denmark to see which country will be next to pass consent-based legislation
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