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Sexual Violence and Legal Struggles in Mauritania

This chapter examines the severe issue of sexual violence in Mauritania, focusing on how the Sharia-based judicial system often fails to protect rape victims, especially minors. It also discusses the cultural and legal challenges faced by activists advocating for reforms amid persistent violence against women.

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