This mass exodus of civilians brings with it horrifying tales of large-scale sexual violence against women and girls. In Cox's Bazar, around 33,000 Rohingya women and girls have sought assistance for sexual or physical violence since August 25. During times of crisis we must work especially hard to protect women and girls when they are at their most vulnerable. The high level of sexual violence experienced by Rohingya women and girls is not unique. During times of crisis we must work especially hard to protect women and girls when they are at their most vulnerable.

Source: Huffington Post November 24, 2017 19:18 UTC