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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 2022, our teams treated over  39,900 victims of sexual violence; 3,100 more than the year before.

Quick facts about sexual violence

 
Sudan

MSF shocked by arrest of Head of Mission in Sudan - charged with crimes against the state

Press Release 31 May 2005
 
Sudan

High Commissioner for Human Rights concerned over arrest of MSF head in Sudan

Project Update 31 May 2005
 
Sudan

The Crushing Burden of Rape: Sexual Violence in Darfur

Report 8 Mar 2005
 
Sudan

Catastrophe in Darfur: Unmet promises and continuing violence

Project Update 18 Nov 2004
 
Sudan

Flight from home

Report 29 Oct 2004
 
Sudan

Violence and mortality in West Darfur: excerpts from the four MSF surveys

Project Update 1 Oct 2004
 
Sudan

MSF support programmes for sexual violence victims among Darfur's displaced

Project Update 16 Sep 2004
 
Sudan

Despite heavy mobilization of aid in Darfur, the situation remains fragile and assistance must continue

Project Update 15 Sep 2004
 
Burundi

Working amidst tremendous needs

Project Update 18 Aug 2004
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