International Statement of Support for Senator Carolina Losada from Argentina

BUENOS AIRES / May 20, 2026 — The Domestic Abuse and Violence International Alliance (DAVIA), comprised of 233 organizations from 43 different countries, expresses its support for the legislative initiative introduced by Senator Carolina Losada of Argentina to criminally classify false allegations of gender violence, sexual abuse, and domestic violence.

Far from representing an attack on genuine victims, the proposed legislation seeks to protect the integrity of the judicial system, guarantee due process, and prevent mechanisms created to protect vulnerable individuals from being used fraudulently or instrumentally in personal, family, or judicial conflicts.

It is deeply concerning that sectors claiming to defend human rights have responded by promoting criminal complaints against a legislator simply for exercising her democratic duty to propose laws and foster public debate. https://www.losandes.com.ar/politica/denunciaron-carolina-losada-su-proyecto-falsas-denuncias-n5990775 Criminalizing parliamentary activity constitutes a serious institutional precedent and an unacceptable attempt at political censorship.

Even more alarming is the fact that some of the promoters of these actions have publicly stated that individuals who were acquitted, exonerated, or whose cases were dismissed are “not innocent,” but rather “abusers.” Such statements contradict fundamental principles of the rule of law, including the presumption of innocence, and represent a dangerous authoritarian drift incompatible with any republican system.

The attempt to portray a legislative initiative aimed at penalizing deliberately false accusations as a form of “cover-up” constitutes an unacceptable manipulation of the real suffering of victims. False allegations seriously damage the credibility of the justice system and ultimately harm those who truly need protection and justice.

Claiming that penalizing maliciously false accusations will “discourage” real victims from reporting implicitly suggests that no distinction can be made between genuine and fabricated claims. No democratic system can accept such a premise, nor eliminate constitutional guarantees or suppress legislative debate based on unfounded fears.

International evidence demonstrates that false accusations are a real phenomenon with enormous human, family, and judicial consequences. https://academic.oup.com/book/3040?login=false

Surveys sponsored by DAVIA reveal that millions of people worldwide report having been victims of false abuse allegations. https://endtodv.org/coalitions/davia/false-allegations/

In Argentina, the DAVIA survey found that an alarming proportion of citizens — 1 in 10 respondents — stated they had been affected by false allegations: https://endtodv.org/pr/false-allegations-target-millions-around-the-world-survey-reveals/

  • Argentina: 11% — approximately 3.4 million persons falsely accused
    • Males: 16%
    • Females: 7%

Likewise, various academic investigations and comparative studies acknowledge the existence of unfounded or false allegations in cases involving sexual abuse and violence, particularly in the context of family disputes or custody conflicts. https://www.infobae.com/politica/2026/04/08/carolina-losada-defendio-la-ley-para-castigar-falsas-denuncias-le-puede-pasar-a-cualquiera/

Therefore, DAVIA expresses:

  • Its support for Senator Carolina Losada’s right to promote legislative initiatives without suffering political or judicial persecution.
  • Its support for any initiative aimed at sanctioning maliciously false allegations while simultaneously preserving protection for genuine victims.
  • Its concern regarding the ideological and arbitrary use of the judicial system.
  • Its commitment to public policies grounded in scientific evidence, constitutional guarantees, and universal human rights.

Real victims deserve justice. The innocent deserve protection. And democracy deserves free debate, without threats or persecution.

The Domestic Abuse and Violence International Alliance – DAVIA — unites 233 member organizations from 43 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. DAVIA seeks to ensure that domestic violence and abuse policies are science-based, family-affirming, and gender-inclusive. https://endtodv.org/coalitions/davia/