Tackling corrective rape in South Africa: the engagement between the LGBT CSOs and the NHRIs (CGE and SAHRC) and its role
In: International journal of human rights, Band 16, Heft 3, S. 489-516
ISSN: 1744-053X
The present article analysed whether or not the engagement between the LGBT CSOs and the NHRIs would be an effective alternative to tackle the problem of corrective rapes, due to the unworkable relationship between the LGBT CSOs and the government. Findings showed first, that there was indeed a role for this engagement; secondly, that this engagement would help to tackle the problem of corrective rape and other hate crimes against LGBT people; thirdly, that it would the best alternative to the present unworkable relationship between the LGBT CSOs and the government; fourthly, that the engagement between the LGBT CSOs and the two NHRIs (the CGE and the SAHRC) would put pressure on the government to act on the issue; and fifthly, with this engagement, the LGBT CSOs would be able to place corrective rape and other issues affecting LGBT people right at the heart of the human rights agenda. Adapted from the source document.