The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act(was signed)
draws from legal rights that already exist in patchwork form in different states across the county.
It requires steps to ensure that people who have been sexually assaulted have access to a trained sexual assault counselor and comprehensive information about victims’ legal options.
For individuals who submit to a rape kit, the bill would give them the right to know the location of the evidence, whether the kit has been tested, and the test results.
The bill guarantees these rights whether or not the person reports the crime to law enforcement or agrees to press charges.
It also creates a task force to examine how well the changes are implemented, to include representatives from diverse communities and advocacy backgrounds.
The Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act(was signed)
draws from legal rights that already exist in patchwork form in different states across the county.
It requires steps to ensure that people who have been sexually assaulted have access to a trained sexual assault counselor and comprehensive information about victims’ legal options.
For individuals who submit to a rape kit, the bill would give them the right to know the location of the evidence, whether the kit has been tested, and the test results.
The bill guarantees these rights whether or not the person reports the crime to law enforcement or agrees to press charges.
It also creates a task force to examine how well the changes are implemented, to include representatives from diverse communities and advocacy backgrounds.
From what I learned is that a Sudanese tribal man who had 16 year old daughter made a marriage deal with another man when she turns 19. 3 years later (in early 2017), the girl ran away to her aunt’s house for fear of being forced to marry which then made the father tell his daughter that the marriage was canceled.
She came back and immediately realized that she was duped.
After the wedding, the man tried to force himself on noura for a five day period and by the 6th day, he called in his cousin and family members to pin his “wife” (more like captive) down while he raped her.
The second time the man tried to rape her she killed him and ran to her family’s home. When she told them what happened, her family disowned her and her father took her to the police station.
The court accepted noura’s accounts, but since marital rape isn’t illegal in Sudan, noura was charged guilty on homicide.
The family of the rapist husband will officially make their demand on the 10th of may between blood money or execution. (Their lawyer already made it clear that they will demand her execution.)
The victim’s lawyers said they will ask for a retrial, while her family still shows no support and have since moved to a town far away to distance themselves from her.
An email was set up by a supporter (@bsonblast on insta) for anyone who wants to send noura a message of support. The letters will be printed and given to her.
From what I learned is that a Sudanese tribal man who had 16 year old daughter made a marriage deal with another man when she turns 19. 3 years later (in early 2017), the girl ran away to her aunt’s house for fear of being forced to marry which then made the father tell his daughter that the marriage was canceled.
She came back and immediately realized that she was duped.
After the wedding, the man tried to force himself on noura for a five day period and by the 6th day, he called in his cousin and family members to pin his “wife” (more like captive) down while he raped her.
The second time the man tried to rape her she killed him and ran to her family’s home. When she told them what happened, her family disowned her and her father took her to the police station.
The court accepted noura’s accounts, but since marital rape isn’t illegal in Sudan, noura was charged guilty on homicide.
The family of the rapist husband will officially make their demand on the 10th of may between blood money or execution. (Their lawyer already made it clear that they will demand her execution.)
The victim’s lawyers said they will ask for a retrial, while her family still shows no support and have since moved to a town far away to distance themselves from her.
An email was set up by a supporter (@bsonblast on insta) for anyone who wants to send noura a message of support. The letters will be printed and given to her.
#staywithyoursister and help prevent sexual assault
IF YOU SEE SOMEONE
-PASSED OUT
-DRUNK
-HIGH
-LOOKING UNCOMFORTABLE
step in! a few minutes of embarrassment if you read the situation wrong is much better than abandoning someone in desperate need!
Don’t abandon your friends. If you see a passed out stranger, stay with her until you find her friends. Don’t get drunk with people you don’t know or dont trust completely.
Celtyradfem 