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New Study Reveals Significant Gap in Reporting Sexual Violence within Ethiopia's Humanitarian Sector

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A new study reveals that local workers in Ethiopia's humanitarian sector rarely report sexual violence, exploitation, and harassment.

A new study reviewed by Wazema highlights a significant gap in reporting sexual violence within Ethiopia's humanitarian sector.
The research involved participation from UN agencies and various aid organizations.
Local workers in the humanitarian and development sectors rarely report instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
Underreporting is driven by fear of social stigma among victims.
Victims harbor concerns regarding their own safety and that of their families.
There is a prevailing lack of belief that administrative or legal action will be taken against perpetrators.