GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMENCOUNTRY-PROFILEGUATEMALAMEASURESPUBLIC CRIMINAL DEFENCE INSTITUTE
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Public Criminal Defence Institute
Type of Measure
Institutional mechanisms
Form of Violence
Femicide Feminicide
Brief Description

The Public Criminal Defence Institute, in accordance with article 19, paragraph 3 of the Act against Femicide, established a national office to coordinate legal aid for women who have been the victims of any form of violence and for affected family members. The office has specialized lawyers to provide legal assistance, as well as psychologists and social workers to provide further assistance.

Source of Information
A/HRC/WG.6/14/GTM/1, para. 52


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