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Women in Gaza Face Exploitation Amid Humanitarian Crisis

9/30/2025

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Story summary

In Gaza, women face sexual exploitation linked to humanitarian aid amid conflict.
Sarah Achiro of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) notes underreporting; 18 allegations last year.
Experts say crises heighten vulnerability, increasing exploitation risk.
Women report sex solicitation by men posing as aid workers.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) maintains zero tolerance; reporting remains challenging.

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Story summary

In Gaza, women face sexual exploitation linked to humanitarian aid amid conflict.
Sarah Achiro of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) notes underreporting; 18 allegations last year.
Experts say crises heighten vulnerability, increasing exploitation risk.
Women report sex solicitation by men posing as aid workers.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) maintains zero tolerance; reporting remains challenging.