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Empowered Aid: Reducing Risks of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Shelter Distribution – The Global Women’s Institute

“Shelter aid is a core component of humanitarian aid, with “appropriate and timely shelter and NFI support” recognized as a priority within the wider Uganda Refugee Response. In 2019, the Global Women’s Institute (GWI) and International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Uganda conducted participatory action research on risks of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) among South Sudanese refugee populations in Bidi Bidi and Imvepi Settlements in northwest, Uganda. Key shelter-related findings are summarized in this brief.”

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