sexual violence

The Hidden Crisis in Darfur: Women and Girls under Siege In the heart of Africa, where vast deserts meet ancient hills, lies a region gripped by a haunting crisis. The Darfur region of Sudan, once known for its cultural richness, is now overshadowed by tales of unchecked violence. Women and girls, in particular, bear the brunt of this conflict, facing a harrowing wave of sexual violence that demands global attention. Stories of Resilience Amidst Devastation The renowned humanitarian organization, Médecins Sans Frontières…

Sixty years after the Évian Accords ended Algeria's bloody war of independence, a look back at the role of women at this pivotal time. Professor Zahia Smail Salhi tells us how female combatants, informants and special agents played a key role in the National…

The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that it was investigating allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of people who identified themselves as UN agency workers fighting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The WHO said its management and staff were "furious" over recent reports of sexual abuse by people who said they worked for the UN health agency in the Ebola campaign in the DRC. "The actions allegedly taken by individuals who identify themselves as working for the WHO are unacceptable and will be…