Rape, Sexual Violence and Transitional Justice Challenges: Lessons from Bosnia Herzegovina

Book Details

• Author: Clark, Janine Natalya

• Brand: Routledge

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 255

• Release Date: 10-01-2018

• EAN: 9780367191788

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

About The Book
The Legacy of Rape and Sexual Violence in the Bosnian War: A Transitional Justice Perspective by Janine Natalya Clark addresses a critical gap in the literature on conflict-related sexual violence. During the 1992–1995 Bosnian war, it is estimated that 20,000 individuals were subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence. Despite the significance of these crimes, the long-term effects on the survivors—both men and women—are often overlooked. This book answers important questions about their current lives and the ongoing challenges they face, contributing to the broader understanding of the consequences of such violence.

Based on extensive interviews with survivors from all ethnic groups in Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH), the book situates the legacy of rape and sexual violence within a transitional justice framework. It critically examines how transitional justice processes in BiH have neglected the long-term effects of these crimes and proposes a new holistic approach to transitional justice, one that expands the concept of ‘legacy’ to ensure the lasting effects of these crimes are recognized and addressed.

This interdisciplinary study provides valuable insights into the experiences of survivors and the broader implications for transitional justice, with potential applications extending beyond Bosnia-Herzegovina.