One in three girl migrants interviewed in North Africa experienced or witnessed sexual abuse or other forms of gender-based violence while fleeing their home countries to find safety, according to a new study released by Save the Children today. The Middle East and North Africa is home to the largest number of international child migrants – and the number of girls on the move is increasing. They were about to rape me as well, but my mother managed to save me.”Another common risk during migration through North Africa was arrest or detention. One in six girls interviewed reported barriers in access to services both in transit as well as in their final destination*. Language barriers, distrust of authorities, combined with a lack of documentation and awareness of available services, are further challenges.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 31, 2023 18:01 UTC