Security Challenge: Sexual Violence and Abuse Recommendations for Work in the DRC in the Context of the Ebola Emergency Response 2019-20

Source: Insecurity Insight. Published: 2/2020. This three-page report identifies a heightened risk of sexual violence and abuse against civilians and local healthcare workers in the Ebola-affected eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is important that organizations are appropriately prepared to respond to an incident of sexual violence against or abuse of a staff member. The report presents a security strategy, security risk management measures, and additional resources for the issue. (PDF)
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