Women's Rights
Sexual Bribery
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Overview
Understanding Sexual Bribery
Sexual bribery is a form of corruption in which someone in a position of power, such as a public official, demands or implies that sexual acts are required to provide entitled services or benefits.
CEJ's completed and ongoing research shows that many individuals, especially women, female heads of households, and LGBTQI persons, encounter sexual bribery when accessing public services.
CEJ houses resources on sexual bribery in Sri Lanka, supports law and policy reform, and offers tools to advocate for safer communities free of sexual violence.
What We Know
A Form of Corruption
Public officials may demand sexual favors in exchange for services citizens are entitled to by right.
Underreported
Stigma, lack of awareness, and weak legal frameworks keep sexual bribery vastly underreported.
Disproportionate Impact
Women, female-headed households, and LGBTQI persons are disproportionately affected when accessing public services.
Zero Tolerance
CEJ advocates for public-sector zero-tolerance policies and law reform to criminalize sexual bribery.
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