Sexual Violence Against Children in Humanitarian Settings.

Authors

Eugene Kongnyuy, Christine Apio

Published in

Pediatric clinics of North America. Volume 73. Issue 5. Pages 943-951. Epub Jul 29, 2026.

Abstract

This article examines the severe and escalating crisis of sexual violence against children in humanitarian settings. It details the specific risks in conflicts and disasters, where weakened protection systems and impunity create environments for rampant abuse. The analysis covers key frameworks, manifestations like rape and sexual slavery, and alarming data trends from the United Nations reports showing a 50% increase in verified cases since 2020. It underscores the critical need for coordinated, trauma-informed interventions between gender-based violence and child protection sectors and highlights persistent knowledge gaps that hinder a fully effective, inclusive response for all child survivors.

PMID:
42711056
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