Algeria-27th Session May 2017-Violence against women / gender-based violence

Para 24) Article 40 of the Constitution has made it easier for women victims of violence to gain access to shelters, care facilities and legal assistance. Para 117) … The Algerian Constitution provides for the protection of women from all forms of violence, in all places and circumstances, in the public, professional and private spheres. All forms of violence against women are offences under the Criminal Code. Para 118) Article 40 of the Constitution guarantees access to shelters, care facilities and legal assistance for victims. Para 119) Vulnerable women and victims of violence may seek assistance from mechanisms established for this purpose. Para 120) Police and gendarmerie units specializing in the protection of women and girls have been reinforced throughout the country. Para 121) The Health Act of 2018 requires health-care professionals to report violence against women. A guideline for health-care providers on assisting women victims of violence was issued in 2021. Para 122) With regard to the dissemination of information and awareness-raising, activities have been organized around the theme of combating violence and assisting women victims of violence, particularly in the context of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign promoted by the United Nations.