the crime and V.R.P’s situation of double vulnerability as a woman and child. In light of this,
the IACHR considers that in this case, the guarantee of ne bis in idem is not opposable by the
State vis-à-vis the instant recommendation to investigate.
2.
Provide full compensation for the human rights violations declared in this report, both
materially and morally.
3.
Provide free and immediate medical and psychological or psychiatric care, as appropriate, to
the victims in this case upon request. Taking into account that the victims reside outside the
country, this recommendation can be fulfilled by providing an amount of money that would
reasonably cover the cost of healthcare required by the victims.
4.
Carry out the corresponding administrative, disciplinary or criminal measures vis-à-vis the
actions or omissions of State officials that contributed to the denial of justice and impunity of
this case.
5.
Develop investigative protocols so that cases of rape and other forms of sexual violence
against women and girls are duly investigated and prosecuted pursuant to the standards
established in this report.
6.
Strengthen institutional capacity to combat impunity in cases of rape and other forms of
sexual violence against women and girls by means of effective criminal investigations with a
gender-based perspective, thus ensuring the appropriate punishment and compensation.
7.
Design and implement permanent training programs for civil servants belonging to the
Judiciary, Public Ministry, and National Police, on international standards for investigation of
rape and other forms of sexual violence against women, including girls. Also, it must be
trained health personnel, both medical and psychological, that are related to such
investigation, on international standards on treatment of child victims of sexual violence.
8.
Adopt public policies and integrated institutional programs geared toward combatting
violence against women and girls as a form of discrimination, and promoting the elimination
of discriminatory sociocultural patterns that prevent their full access to justice.