Global Database on Violence against Women
| Country | Vanuatu |
| Year | 1981 |
| Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
| Form of Violence | Violence against women and girls |
Brief Description
The Penal Code [Cap 135] under section 150, prohibits unlawful discrimination on the ground of sex, ethnicity or religion, and provided for a two year imprisonment as penalty.
Source of Information
Government of Vanuatu, National Review on Beijing +20, 2014 p. 16
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