In CAR, the vulnerability of young detainees to gender-based violence (GBV) is recognised by both associations and institutions. This vulnerability is exacerbated by their limited access to sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR).
Face à cela, l’équipe de TGH à Bangui a pris l’initiative de réunir les acteurs associatifs, les organisations publiques centrafricaines et des Nations Unies pour initier des échanges et une mobilisation collective sur les besoins de protection contre les VBG et l’accès au DSSR pour les jeunes détenus. Cette conférence a pu être mise en place avec le soutien du Centre de crise et de Soutien du MEAE. Les participants ont notamment travaillé sur :
In response to this situation, the TGH team in Bangui took the initiative of bringing together NGOs, Central African public organisations, and the United Nations in order to initiate discussions and collective action regarding the need for protection against gender-based violence (GBV) and access to sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) for young detainees. The conference was made possible with the support of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Crisis and Support Centre. Participants focused on the following topics in particular:
- The importance of protection and equality;
- GBV issues, protection standards and SRHR;
- Concrete recommendations.
The outcome of the meeting was a shared desire to strengthen the protection and reintegration of young detainees. The meeting also provided an opportunity to consolidate a joint commitment to concerted action aimed at preventing reoffending and promoting an inclusive future for young people in conflict with the law.
We would like to thank all the organisations that participated in this event, which was dedicated to youth protection.
The Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Human Rights, Good Governance and Promotion of Women’s Rights, the Ministry of Family Affairs and the Protection of Children, local and international NGOs, the Prison Administration, the Security Forces, and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
