Cases of conflict-related sexual violence soar by 50% in 1 year — UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund says cases of conflict-related sexual violence increased by 50 per cent between 2022 and 2023, amid surge in conflicts around the world.

The global observance is to honour victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and pay tribute to those who devoted their lives and those who lost their lives to standing up for the eradication of these crimes. “Women and girls are being assaulted, raped and forced into marriage and sexual slavery, they are left to cope with dire consequences that can last a lifetime, including post-traumatic stress, sexually transmitted infections, social stigma and isolation, physical injury and unwanted pregnancies.”

“That silence only deepens when those who speak out against rampant violations receive little support. She recalled that in 2023, UNFPA provided safety to six million people in 50 countries affected by crisis, stressing that “together, we must do more. We must scale up services to meet the needs and safeguard the rights of more survivors.“Right now, less than 15 per cent of the funds needed for essential prevention and protection services are available to respond to Gender-Based Violence in crises.

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