Laws

Zambia: Anti-Gender Based Violence Act 2011

The Act provides for the protection of victims of gender based violence; constitute the Anti-Gender-Based Violence Committee; establish the Anti-Gender-Based Violence Fund; and provides for matters connected with, or incidental […]

April 12, 2011

Madagascar: Health Code 2011

The Health Code which replaces Ordinance No. 62.072 of 29 September 1962 codifies legislative texts concerning Public Health including sexual offences.   Download the resource

April 11, 2011

Tanzania: Law of the Child Act 2009

An Act to provide for the reform and consolidation of laws relating to children. Download the resource

November 20, 2009

Mauritius: Trafficking In Persons Act 2009

Act 2 of 2009 An Act to provide for the combating of trafficking in persons. Download the resource

July 30, 2009

Zambia: Anti-Human Trafficking Act 2008

The Act provides for offences associated with trafficking in persons. The Act establishes centers for victims of trafficking. Download the resource

September 24, 2008

Botswana: Domestic Violence Act 2008

An Act to provide for the protection of survivors of domestic violence and related matters. Download the resource

April 30, 2008

Tanzania: HIV Prevention and Control Act No 28 2008

An Act to provide prevention, treatment, care, support,and control of HIV and AIDS and for promotion of public health in relation to HIV and AIDS. Download the resource

April 15, 2008

Tanzania: Anti-Trafficking Act 2008

The Act provides for offences associated with trafficking in persons, including sex tourism. Download the resource

April 12, 2008

Tanzania: HIV and AIDS Act, 2008

An Act to provide for the prevention, treatment, care, support, and control of HIV and AIDS. Download the resource

April 4, 2008

South Africa: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007

The Act reviews and amends all aspects of the laws relating to sexual offences in a single statute. Download the resource

December 16, 2007

Mauritius: Sexual Offences Bill 2007

No. VI of 2007 The Bill provides for further and better provisions for sexual offences. It has a new definition of the offence of rape and provides for new categories […]

April 11, 2007

Zimbabwe: Domestic Violence Act 2008

The Act provides for the protection and relief of domestic violence victims. Download the resource

February 26, 2007