Algeria
Region: Africa / Population: 46,164M / Female Population: 22,614M
Gender Inequality Index Rank
Global Gender Gap Index Rank
Lifetime Physical and/or Sexual Intimate Partner Violence
Physical and/or Sexual Intimate Partner Violence in the last 12 months
Lifetime Non-Partner Sexual Violence
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Laws & Policies
Constitutional Provisions on Violence against Women and Girls (VAW/G)
NO
The Algerian constitution recognizes equality, dignity and non-discrimination, but it does not include explicit provisions on violence against women.
Stand-alone EVAW/G Law
NO
Algeria has made legal reforms to address certain aspects of violence against women, but these are gender neutral and do not situate such violence within systemic inequalities and power imbalances:
The Penal Code, Law No. 15-19, 2015 criminalizes some forms of domestic violence and sexual harassment in public spaces.
National Strategy on VAW/G (latest one that is currently into force)
NO
The latest National Strategy to Combat Violence Against Women was launched in 2007 and scheduled for revision in 2011; however, there is no publicly available information on any subsequent updates or new strategies in place as of 2025.
Experiencing Violence?
