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U.S. Institute of Peace

09/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2024 13:07

To Address Sexual Violence in Conflict, Don’t Overlook People with Disabilities

Sexual violence is a heinous crime that can affect anyone in conflict zones around the world. However, those with disabilities are often at greater risk of sexual violence than their counterparts without disabilities. Despite this, programs and policies for addressing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) rarely focus on how people with disabilities are uniquely affected, yet alone the best ways to prevent such violence, support survivors and seek justice.