Sexual violence affects millions across the globe, shattering the lives of women, men and children. The following personal accounts are the first two in a series on the topic of sexual violence.
Burundi
Through a 25-year-old female patient's words, Dr Vastine Toyota Niyonsenga explains the importance of the Seruka Centre’s awareness-raising work. To read this account, click here.
Colombia
A 15-year-old girl tells about the stigma of being raped and having an abortion. To read this account, click here.
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To download the full report, Shattered lives: Immediate medical care vital for sexual violence victims, click here.
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To watch a short video containing interviews with victims of sexual violence in Burundi, Colombia and Liberia, as well as with MSF staff who provide medical and pychological support to victims of such violence, click here.
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To hear testimonies of rape victims from Burundi and find out how MSF was able to help them, click here.
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To learn more about sexual violence, click here.