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<p>Former President Alberto Fujimori’s National Family Planning Programme (Programma
Nacional de Planificación Familiar) was carried out in Peru from 1996 to 1998. More
than 2,000 complaints were brought against the government alleging individuals had
been unaware of the permanent nature of these operations or had been financially compensated
for being sterilised.</p><p>An independent Congressional Committee set up to investigate
the programme in 2002 established that 346,219 women and 24,535 men had been sterilised
from 1993 to 2000. The committee recommended that victims of forced sterilisations
be compensated and the responsible parties subject to legal proceedings.</p><p>In
January 2014, after nearly 10 years of investigations, the Peruvian Public Prosecutor’s
Office brought charges against some health professionals involved in the programme;
no charges were brought against the government.</p><p>On 6 November 2015, a Supreme
Decree was published which mandated the creation of a central register of “victims”.
This aims to provide free legal advice, psychological support and medical attention
to those affected. The Ombudsman will represent individuals in courts and seek reparations
for those individuals found to be victims of irregularities in the implementation
of this programme.</p><p>This Government is working towards eliminating all forms
of violence against women. This is part of our work to promote the golden thread of
democracy, rule of law, free media and open, accountable institutions. Our Embassy
in Lima continues to monitor developments on this issue.</p>
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