I recently saw this distressing press release posted on Tsunami Help for Sri Lanka:
In particular, we have received reports of incidents of rape, gang rape, molestation, and physical abuse of women and girls in the course of unsupervised rescue operations and while resident in temporary shelters, particularly in the south. Apart from these incidents (the number of which is not known), these reports have also indicated that women’s mobility continues to be restricted due to the fear of sexual violence. No proper monitoring body has been set up to receive complaints, to take action against perpetrators, or to ensure the safety of women in these areas.
As usual, it seems, women and girls are the ones most at risk. I hope the organization's call for monitoring is heard by the right people.
Posted by Heather at January 1, 2005 03:47 PM
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