Doctors play a crucial role in combating sexual and gender-based violence by identifying victims and organizing care under a new comprehensive law.
Doctors' role in combating violence
Doctors play a crucial role in identifying victims of sexual and gender-based violence, collecting their statements, and organizing their care, extending the fight beyond police stations and courts.New law emphasizes medical involvement
A new comprehensive law adopted unanimously by the National Assembly on October 13 focuses on sexual and gender-based violence against women and children, emphasizing the need for doctors to be actively involved in its prevention and response.Training and care for victims
The law includes provisions for training caregivers in detecting and reporting violence, as well as providing psychological trauma care for children, ensuring a more effective and compassionate approach to victim support.Focus on prevention and expertise
The proposed law aims to increase doctors' expertise in addressing sexual and gender-based violence, relying on their active participation to create a more comprehensive and proactive response to such crimes.
