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Malawi: supporting sex workers to access healthcare

Sexual violence

Sexual violence affects millions of people, brutally shattering the lives of women, men and children. It is a medical emergency, but there is often a dire lack of healthcare services for victims.

No statistics on sexual violence provide a complete picture of the problem or its prevalence. Shame, fear, stigmatisation and many other obstacles prevent an unknown number of victims from receiving, or even seeking, treatment. And yet getting immediate medical care after sexual assault is critical in order to limit the potential consequences. In 2023, our teams treated over 62,200 victims of sexual violence; 22,300 more than the year before.

Quick facts about sexual violence

 
Journal article

Collecting data on sexual violence: what do we need to know? The case of MSF in the Democratic Republic of Congo

2 Feb 2014
Journal article
 
Family Violence
Papua New Guinea

A comprehensive response to family and sexual violence is critical

Press Release 25 Nov 2013
 
Family violence (MSB2784 )
Papua New Guinea

Epidemic of family violence in PNG requires a coordinated response

Project Update 25 Nov 2013
 
Attacks on medical care

Medical Care Under Fire - Interview with Francoise Duroch

Interview 30 Jul 2013
 
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea

Reaching more survivors of family and sexual violence

Project Update 3 Jul 2013
 
Sana'a. Yemen
Yemen

Their dignity has been deeply wounded

Voices from the Field 16 May 2013
 
newly displaced people in and around Goma, in Muguga III camp
Democratic Republic of Congo

Sexual violence rife in Goma camps

Project Update 17 Jan 2013
 
Congo - Yasuyoshi Chiba - MSF Delivers 2011
Democratic Republic of Congo

Ethnic violence in Masisi limits access to treatment

Voices from the Field 19 Dec 2012
 
 Visit by Dr. Unni Karunakara to Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea

Victims of sexual violence must not suffer in silence

Voices from the Field 7 Dec 2012
Advanced HIV management in Homa Bay
Medical Resource

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