Why home, even when there’s war, is the most dangerous place for women

In our work with Tearfund on “Engaging with Faith Groups to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls in Conflict-affected Communities.”

“Shocking new findings show that even in conflict-affected countries infamous for the high rates of sexual violence perpetrated by fighting forces and where soldiers and rebel fighters are a daily danger to women, their husbands and boyfriends are the bigger threat.” 

 

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