Complete database of events related to the internal armed conflict in Peru, extracted from the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR). 5,159 events documented from 1817 to 2003.
A letter was received by the Commission of Truth and Reconciliation in Ayaviri-Puno, Peru, on January 16, 2003. It was written by women incarcerated in the Chorrillos Women's Special Regime Penitentiary, expressing their hope for justice and reconciliation. The letter highlights their experiences of being sentenced for terrorism and treason, …
The IV World Conference on Women took place in Beijing, China, in 1995. The conference was a significant event in the global movement for gender equality, bringing together representatives from around the world to discuss and promote women's rights. Alberto Fujimori, the President of Peru, attended the conference and criticized …
The internal displacement of the civilian population in Peru is one of the most significant consequences of the internal armed conflict. Predominantly affecting rural and indigenous populations, this displacement has had lasting impacts on both rural and urban areas, disrupting lives and property. Women faced additional challenges due to existing …
In 1992, numerous reports emerged detailing the abuse and mistreatment of female detainees at Santa Monica Prison in Chorrillos, Peru. Women were subjected to physical and sexual abuse during interrogations, often coerced into signing false confessions under duress. These testimonies highlight the systemic use of fear and violence as tools …
In 1991, María Elena Moyano, a prominent leader of the Federation of Women (FEPOMUVES), faced attacks from the newspaper El Diario, which accused her and the organization of being revisionist and manipulative. The situation escalated when a bomb was placed at the FEPOMUVES headquarters, prompting a swift response from the …
In 1984, female inmates at the Huamancaca prison in Huancayo were subjected to abusive practices by male police officers. A witness reported that during a search, officers entered the women's pavilion at dawn, forced the inmates into the yard, ordered them to undress, and then to squat with their legs …
In 1982, in the community of Parco Alto, a group of 30 to 40 members of the PCP-SL entered a woman's home and detained her and her baby. They attempted to shoot her, but when the gun failed, they resorted to torturing her by cutting off her hair with razors. …
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