27/08/2026
The review of the Sexual Offences Act must be survivor-centred and address the realities women and girls face when seeking justice. The law should strengthen prevention, protection, access to justice, accountability and support for survivors, while ensuring that emerging forms of violence against women and girls are adequately addressed.”
1 .Does the Bill recognise violence against women and girls in all its forms?
2.Does Bill provide effective protection for survivors and witnesses?
3.Does the Bill address femicide and other forms of lethal violence against women.
4.Does the Bill strengthen access to free medical care, psychology ,legal and shelter services?
5.Does the bill address barriers survivors face when reporting to police and pursuing justice?
6.Does the Bill address,Emerging forms of sexual violence, that include technology-facilitated abuse,
Voyeurism and image-based sexual exploitation,
AI-generated or manipulated sexually explicit images/videos made or shared without a person's consent.
This is our opportunity to speak, listen and influence. The voices of women and girls, survivors, community organisations and other affected communities must be meaningfully reflected in the law.
Genderwatch Network CBO we looks forward to the commencement of the public participation process and make our voice count.