Thousands of child victims of violent attacks by M-23 have suffered serious p...

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Thousands of child victims of violent attacks by M-23 have suffered serious physical and psychological damage. Adequate reparations are needed to cover emotional damage, for example in cases of depression, loss of self-esteem, stress, involuntary abortions for young girls who were raped, infant mortality and sexually transmitted infections.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

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