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WHO raises concerns over sexual abuse during Ebola outbreak

Original: Protecting women and girls against sexual abuse, exploitation during the Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization's Regional Office for Africa is highlighting efforts to protect women and girls from sexual abuse and exploitation during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Health emergencies are known to increase risks of gender-based violence, and the agency is stressing safeguarding measures alongside the medical response in affected communities.

Why now: The Ebola outbreak has renewed attention on safeguarding vulnerabilities for women and girls in affected regions.

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