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Burundi
Region: Africa / Population: 13,689M / Female Population: 6,889M
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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
Country Snapshot Measures CEDAW
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Laws & Policies
Constitutional Provisions on Violence against Women and Girls (VAW/G)
NO

Burundi’s Constitution incorporates international human rights treaties, including CEDAW, with constitutional authority (Art. 19). This elevates Burundi’s obligations to prevent and address violence against women (VAW) under international law. While the Constitution guarantees equality, bodily integrity, and free consent in marriage, it relies on legislation to explicitly criminalize and combat all forms of VAW, in line with CEDAW’s standards. 

Stand-alone EVAW/G Law
YES

Burundi’s Law No 1/13 of 22 September 2016, on the Prevention, Protection of Victims, and Punishment of Gender based Violence. This was a milestone achievement, bringing improved protection, including through a consent-based definition of rape and prohibiting harmful traditional practices.

National Action Plan on VAW/G (latest one that is currently into force)
NO

Burundi does not currently have a standalone National Action Plan exclusively dedicated to eliminating violence against women and girls (VAWG). 

However, Burundi has developed multiple policy frameworks that address aspects of VAW in different contexts: 

The Third National Action Plan for the Implementation of UNSCR 1325 (2022–2027). But its scope is largely centered on peace and security issues rather than comprehensive societal VAW. 

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