Refugee Day 20 June 2023
Around the world, conflict, violence, crises and fragility have forced more than 108 million people to flee their homes; among whom are 35.3 million refugees. Common to them all are the hopes of finding safety, security and prosperity and the fears of further harm and loss. For women and girls, these fears are all too often realized. UNHCR estimates that one in five refugee and internally displaced women have faced sexual violence with its resulting profound impact on both individuals and the fabric of their communities. Women on the move face family separation, psychosocial stress and trauma, health complications – particularly for pregnant women – physical harm and injury, as well as the risks of exploitation and gender-based violence.
