Seeking safety is a human right, and yet, data shows that women around the globe feel unsafe, inside or outside their homes. A 2021 study, conducted by World Vision found that around 50 percent of surveyed women in Lebanon, Jordan, and Türkiye felt they were not able to enjoy safety and freedom of movement outside home, and the same was true for over 70 percent of surveyed women in Iraq, north-west Syria, or government of Syria ruled areas. Being in a vulnerable position to need humanitarian aid is exacerbated by the fact that women aid seekers face increased risks of violence -- 73% of women reported being fearful and feeling unsafe during food distribution During #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, read this article from one of our World Vision experts, who shares lessons learned and a toolkit on preventing sexual abuse and exploitation in an emergency setting: https://lnkd.in/gkijMTrn #16Days #VisionforChange #SecuringFutures #EmpowerWomen #EmpowerGirls #GBV
