SURVEY OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN BURUNDI

1. SURVEY OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN BURUNDI Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S. UNFPA-Because every one counts

2. Collect data on the forms of sexual violence which exist in the 7 communes; Identify the victims of sexual violence; Record the reactions of the victims, their families, the community and the leaders of the communities I. Objectives of the study UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

3. 2173 people were surveyed:598 men,1 575 women; Ranging from 15 to 65 years; 79 victims; 33 perpetrators; Focus groups, individual questionnaires; Documentation Victims’ testimonies II. Methodology UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

4. 3.1. Types of Sexual Violence: Early forced marriage (75,5%); Rape of children (39,6%); Sexual harassment (35,2%) Forced abortions (32,5%) Rape conjugal (27,5%) Forced marriage (21,5%) ; III. Findings UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

5. 3.2. Some selected and summarized findings on Rape: On 1575 women surveyed : * 19% ( 300 women) were violated or had been raped at least once; * 39.6% surveyed had heard of or had witnessed the rape of a minor. Cont… UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

6. 3.3. Victims of rape: 73 victims were interviewed : * 60% females from 10 to 24 years * 1.4% divorced women * 9% widows * 1.4% women with multiple partners * 3.4% women with absent husbands * 2.8% girls under 10 years old Cont… Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S. UNFPA-Because every one counts

7. 3.4.Perpetrators of rape according to the victims : 44.3% by people they knew 27% by unknown attackers 10.5% by young men 9.2% by members of the military 1.3% teachers Cont… UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

8. 3.5. Main causes: No respect for women and girls (50,1%); To treat AIDs 40,2 %; Minors are not infected by HIV 34,8%. Cont… UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

9. 3.6. Victims’ reactions 80% shame 78% fear 50% fear of not being able to marry 50% fear of being ridiculed 48% fear of being stigmatized Cont… UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

10. 3.7. Family reactions: 40.6% shame 26.6% support / comfort 20.3% felt sympathy 3.2% indifference 1.3% demanded action Cont… Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S. UNFPA-Because every one counts

11. 3.8. Medical/physical, psychological and Socio-economic Consequences identified : Contracting STIs /HIV/AIDs; Unwated Pregnancy with risk of dangerous abortion; Leave school; Rejection by family-Divorce; Loss of employment due to harassment. Cont… Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S. UNFPA-Because every one counts

12. 3.9. Who provided support to the victims ? 44.3% family 34.2% no support 10.1 community 7.6 % partners 3.8% parents Cont… UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.

13. Adapte the law regarding rape; Sensitization of the community, military, teachers…; Training for medical staff and magistrate ; Provide financial support. IV. Recommandations Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S. UNFPA-Because every one counts

14. THANK YOU UNFPA-Because every one counts Prepared by MANIRAMBONA S.