Accessibility of justice for intimate partner violence victims in the customary court at Rohingya refugee camp, Bangladesh
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Issued Date
2024
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2020
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Language
eng
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application/pdf
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x, 81 leaves: ill.
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open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
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Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.A. (Human Rights and Democratisation))--Mahidol University, 2020
Suggested Citation
Begum, Korima, 1983- Accessibility of justice for intimate partner violence victims in the customary court at Rohingya refugee camp, Bangladesh. Thesis (M.A. (Human Rights and Democratisation))--Mahidol University, 2020. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/99374
Title
Accessibility of justice for intimate partner violence victims in the customary court at Rohingya refugee camp, Bangladesh
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Abstract
This paper explored the norms and mechanisms of access to justice regarding intimate partner violence (IPV), the constraints that affect refugee women when seeking measures against IPV, and the experiences and views of justice providers in giving access to justice to IPV victims in a customary court. This is a qualitative study where purposive sampling was applied. Five, eight, and four in-depth interviews with IPV victims, Justice Makers from BMC/CMC, and other concerning organizations were conducted, respectively. Moreover, two key-informant interviews were also conducted. Data were analyzed utilizing thematic analysis. The findings revealed that the multi-sectoral approach is the framework in responding to IPV cases followed by each actor, including the BMC and CMC, who are protecting the rights of IPV victims. However, this community-based committee is the first spot to mitigate IPV cases, and the trial procedures are not consistent with national laws and international human rights standards; the committee uses their life experiences, religious norms, and socio-cultural values. IPV victims and the customary court experience obstacles in case reporting, trial processing, and denial of legal justice. Moreover, the committee is more active in keeping the family and societal harmony rather than in protecting the individual (women). UNHCR should accelerate efforts to protect, respect, and fulfill the needs of IPV victims in all sectors. Training on human rights and gender, the determination of the rules and regulations of the customary court to protect IPV victims, the development of appropriate sanctions for perpetrators, and the remedies for victims are suggestions from the research to get justice for the IPV victims. IMPLICATION OF THESIS. UNHCR could work with customary court and camp in charge (CiC) to build their capacity to respond to IPV more effectively and provide them with the resources to protect women at risk of violence.
Description
Human Rights and Democratisation (Mahidol University 2020)
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies
Degree Discipline
Human Rights and Democratisation
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University