In Chad, Sudanese women and girls fleeing the horrors of Sudan’s war have reported sexual exploitation by men, including aid workers, in displacement sites, with offers of money, assistance, and jobs in exchange for sex. Aid groups struggle to combat such exploitation, citing lack of reporting, funding, and focus on basic necessities. The United Nations agencies in Chad offer safe spaces, awareness sessions, a hotline, and feedback boxes for reporting abuse, but many women remain unaware or fear repercussions for speaking out. Sudanese refugees allege exploitation by MSF workers and other aid groups, prompting investigations and efforts to address the issue globally.
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'Recipe For Disaster': Labour's Plan To Cut Civil Service Slammed
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