Sexual violence in conflict | Sudanese refugees find safe spaces in Egypt | Ukrainians provide vital support to survivors | more

This week, we shine light on a hidden crisis – sexual violence in conflict. “Sexual violence destroys lives and violates human rights. It must not be ‘normalized’ as something that is destined to happen, something that cannot be stopped,” Dr. Kanem says. In Egypt, refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan find support in a network of safe spaces, and in Ukraine, we reveal how sexual violence has been an often hidden terror in the full-scale war. In Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, midwives support the sexual and reproductive health needs of women and girls living in world’s largest refugee camp. Thanks for reading.

Fleeing conflict and finding safe spaces

Tens of thousands of refugees have crossed into Egypt from Sudan since the country’s conflict sparked in April. UNFPA is calling for $106.7 million to respond to the critical needs of women and girls in Sudan and the region.

Behind the Silence

UNFPA’s film speaks to the Ukrainians providing vital support to survivors to uncover the scale of the problem.

Compounding crises

Midwives support survivors of Cyclone Mocha but the needs of displaced women and girls in crisis settings extend beyond urgent maternal health requirements.