Warrant of Arrest
written authorization by a magistrate for the arrest of a person.
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Rape Crisis Cape Town
Research glossary
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Wife Battering
s a form of physical violence, causing harm or a loss of an organ’s function, by a husband against his wife (UN
Economic and Social Council, 1992).
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UNFPA
Withdrawal
: this is when the prosecutor decides to retract a matter, this is not fi nal and the matter can be re-enrolled.
This can happen if there is insuffi cient evidence and the IO is required to complete further investigation. In the case of
victims this means expression by the victim that they are no longer interested in pursuing a case for different reasons.
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Rape Crisis Cape Town
Witness
a person who gives testimony or affi rmation under oath in a court of law
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Rape Crisis Cape Town
Witnesses
people who have seen an event and
can give first-hand evidence about it
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Rape Crisis Cape Town
Woman
Used in this document to refer to a person that defines themselves as female and includes not only cis women, but also trans women and femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer and non-binary persons.
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Human Sciences Research Council
Women Empowerment
Women increasing their self-reliance and internal strength through a process of awareness and capacity
building leading to greater participation, greater decision-making power and control, and ultimately to
transformative action (OECD, 1998).
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UNFPA
Workplace Harassment
Workplace harassment is any behaviour at work that is unwelcome, offensive, or creates a hostile environment for an individual or group. This can include bullying, verbal abuse, unwanted attention, or other mistreatment. Forms of workplace harassment include verbal harassment and sexual harassment, and can happen between colleagues, supervisors, or subordinates.
Example: Offensive comments, repeated teasing, exclusion from work activities, or any behaviour that makes the workplace intimidating or uncomfortable.
For practical steps and guidance on reporting workplace harassment, visit the Workplace Harassment Guides.
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Woman for change