- More than one-fourth (27%) of respondents say women “often” or “always” experience sexual harassment in public spaces (Figure 1).
- Perceptions of pervasive sexual harassment of women are more common in cities (38%) than in rural areas (23%) (Figure 2).
- Four in 10 Emaswati (40%) think the police and courts “need to do much more” to protect women and girls against harassment and discrimination, while another 34% believe they “need to do somewhat more” (Figure 3).
- Asked why some victims of GBV don’t report the crimes to the police, respondents most frequently cite threats by the perpetrator (Figure 4).
- Most Emaswati (84%) say the government should promote education and behaviour change to reduce GBV (Figure 5).
- Slimmer majorities think that the social welfare department provides adequate support for GBV survivors (57%) and that existing laws offer adequate protection from GBV (52%).
A majority of Emaswati say the police and courts need to do more to protect women and girls from discrimination and harassment in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces, a recent Afrobarometer survey reveals.
More than one-quarter of respondents say girls and women often experience sexual harassment.
Most Emaswati also say the government should promote education and behaviour change to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) in the country.
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