Stigma Prevents Sudan Survivors From Seeking Help
A UN official stated that many survivors in Sudan suffer in silence due to social stigma. For every woman who discloses rape, there are estimated to be eight or nine other victims. Some victims have committed suicide to avoid rape, while others face serious health complications.
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BBC World Service
“A UN official says many survivors suffer in silence because of stigma.”
BBC World Service
“A UN official says many survivors suffer in silence because of stigma. She says that for every woman who discloses, there are probably eight or nine victims of rape.”
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