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Eswatini
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Eswatini
Is Suicide Decriminalised?
Has the country decriminalised suicide, with clear legal frameworks and policy positions?
Uncertain
Are Crisis Lines Available?
Is free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline available? Status provided by find a helpline.
No
National Suicide Prevention Strategy?
Is there a national suicide prevention strategy, such as from the WHO, and does include decriminalisation, if known?
Uncertain
Population in Need of Support Per Year
Based on the WHO likely attempted suicide rate.
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Strength Of Support (Local Qualitative Assessment)
Population
Suicide Rate Per 100K Per Year, all Sexes (SDG 3.4.2)
per 100,000
WHO 2019 for SDG 3.4.2. Global average 1 per 100,000
Suicide Deaths Per Year (By Population)
per annum
As a calculation of population size against suicide rate
Eswatini, officially known as the Kingdom of Eswatini and previously known as Swaziland, is home to various ethnic groups, including the Swazi people. The predominantly Christian country's cultural flavour is deeply rooted in Swazi traditions, with indigenous beliefs and customs playing a significant role in the lives of its inhabitants. Eswatini has a legal system based on Customary Law and a mix of modern legal principles that occasionally overlap.
Like many other nations, Eswatini inherited colonial-era laws from its former colonial ruler, Britain. Suicide may be considered a criminal offence under these inherited laws. These punitive measures perpetuate stigma and hinder providing appropriate mental health support to individuals in crisis.
Criminalising suicide punishes distress. Decriminalising suicide saves lives.
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