News type: Press release

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Cases of sexual exploitation and harassment on the rise in the DRC

Displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to expose women and girls to high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation. Displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to expose women and girls to high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation. Over the years, the number of people affected by sexual violence has been steadily on the increase.