International recommendation

Support for victims of sexual violence

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO)
Theme:
Violence against women, girls and partners
Populations of concern:
Women
Relevant Istanbul Convention article:
Art. 25 – Support for victims of sexual violence
Source:
GREVIO Baseline Evaluation Report on legislative and other measures giving effect to the provisions of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Norway)

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Institutions, practices and guidelinesResources
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

24. GREVIO encourages the Norwegian authorities to ensure the availability of long-term psychosocial support for women victims of sexual violence in an adequate geographical distribution, and to ensure the financial stability of those services