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#26 Nancy Hendry On the Pervasive, but Often Ignored Problem of "Sextortion"

#26 Nancy Hendry On the Pervasive, but Often Ignored Problem of "Sextortion"

FromDemocracy That Delivers


#26 Nancy Hendry On the Pervasive, but Often Ignored Problem of "Sextortion"

FromDemocracy That Delivers

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

International Association of Women Judges’ Senior Advisor Nancy Hendry discusses IAWJ’s work addressing "sextortion."  The IAWJ coined the term to describe a pervasive, but often ignored, form of sexual exploitation and corruption that occurs when people in positions of authority – whether government officials, judges, educators, law enforcement personnel, or employers – seek to extort sexual favors in exchange for something within their power to grant or withhold. In effect, sextortion is a form of corruption in which sex, rather than money, is the currency of the bribe.   Although it is a prevalent practice in many countries, it often is not discussed in the context of corruption issues because corruption is generally associated with financial exchanges. Created in 1991, the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose members represent all levels of the judiciary worldwide and share a commitment to equal justice and the rule of law. The IAWJ currently has approximately 4,600 members in 75 countries and areas worldwide.
Released:
Jul 26, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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