We also work in contexts where there is not necessarily conflict, although there may be difficulties.
As far as redress is concerned, usually we realize that it is very difficult to obtain, especially for women and victims who are survivors of gender-based violence, and especially in the case of sexual violence. There is a lot of stigma. Women do not have access to the system and often do not trust it. There are stereotypes linked to this. Often they are also abandoned by their families.
For them, it is very difficult to access justice, first of all. Once they have access, the redress is minor or not implemented. Finally, there are no funds that exist for that, no implementation of reparation, no follow‑up in this regard. So it is very difficult for women to access reparation. In many places, reparation never happens. There is no implementation. This is particularly the case in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where we work. This often needs to be emphasized.