The case of mass forced sterilizations in Peru under Alberto Fujimori began to make international headlines again last month, as a strong initiative has been making ground.

One of the many publications who reported on the case included The Japan Times who published their article, “Peruvian women seek state apology over forced sterilization under Fujimori.”

Today, under the Supreme Decree published in El Peruano daily gazette, the Government declared of national interest the “prioritized attention to victims of forced sterilization” carried out by the Alberto Fujimori administration between 1995-2001.

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About 15 years after the fact, the Peruvian Government has recognized forced sterilizations carried out by Alberto Fujimori and has announced it will offer free services to those affected.

The Decree 006-2015 of the Ministry of Justice (Minjus), states that it considers a priority “to establish the legal framework to implement” free services including legal assistance, psychological treatment and holistic health.

As an official figure of those affected by forced sterilizations does not exist, the government will be creating a national register of victims to improve the dissemination of services.

The victims will receive medical attention from the Sistema Integral de Salud (SIS) and psychological support under the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations.