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7 Countries That Don’t Consider Marital Rape a Crime
There have been various issues going on against which people raise their voice and criminalizing marital rape is one. Still there are some countries including India where marital rape is not a crime
India: Around 21% of married women aged 15-49 have experienced marital rape
Pakistan: A survey found that approximately 75% of women in Pakistan have experienced domestic violence, which includes marital rape
Afghanistan: Reports indicate a high prevalence of gender-based violence, including marital rape
Bangladesh: Around 48% of married women in Bangladesh have reportedly experienced sexual violence
Egypt: Studies suggest that there is limited official recognition or legal protection against marital rape
Algeria: There is insufficient data available, but reports suggest that marital rape is not criminalized or well-addressed
Botswana: Limited data is available but marital rape, remains a concern in Botswana