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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

 
Untreated Violence
South Africa

Sexual violence in platinum mining belt a major driver of HIV

Press Release 20 Feb 2017
 
Nigeria

MSF supports awareness of sexual violence in Port Harcourt

Voices from the Field 5 Feb 2017
 
Honduras: Mental healthcare for victims of violence
Honduras

Mental healthcare for victims of violence

Project Update 26 Jan 2017
 
Bourbon Argos Search and Rescue Operations November 2016
Mediterranean migration

10 things you need to know about the Mediterranean crisis

Project Update 2 Dec 2016
 
Medical activities in Bentiu PoC, South Sudan, 2016
South Sudan

Testimonies from Bentiu protection of civilians site

Voices from the Field 16 Nov 2016
 
Untreated Violence
Sexual violence

Untreated Violence: The need for patient-centred care for survivors of sexual violence

org.za 1 Aug 2016
 
MSF Press Release: Syrian Refugees Stranded in the "Berm" Jordan/Syria Border
Syria

Voices from the Berm

Voices from the Field 30 Jun 2016
 
MSF mobile clinic in South Sudan
South Sudan

Heavy fighting in Wau causing new displacement crisis

Voices from the Field 29 Jun 2016
Advanced HIV management in Homa Bay
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