Problematic on investigation and prosecution of gender based violence under Rwandan Law

Abstract

It is true that both men and women are the victims of human rights abuse, the effects of these crimes obviously differ based on the perpetrator's gender. Research on the topic show that every act of violence against women has one or more characteristics that act as the basis for its definition as gender-based violence. Despite the increasing acceptance of gender-based violence as a crime under both national and international law, in Rwanda many victims still encounter great difficulty obtaining justice. This paper clearly explains specific challenges that can arise in the investigation and prosecution of gender-based violence under Rwandan law, as well as proposing solutions to these problems.