Tackling Gender-based Violence
Ugo Aliogo examines the efforts by some organisations to address the issue of sexual gender-based violence in the country The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) report states that Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious violation of human rights and a life-threatening health and protection issue. It is estimated that one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. During displacement and times of crisis, the threat of GBV significantly increases for women and girls. In another report, the United Nations Population Fund, (UNFPA) contends th...
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