sexual and gender based violence

The power we have over our bodies: How COVID-19 is affecting family planning in Honduras

For women and girls living in the city of Choloma, widespread violence and poverty mean that access to family planning services is absolutely critical. However, COVID-19 restrictions have closed clinics and cut off vulnerable patients. MSF doctor Maura shares this powerful and passionate report.

20 Jul 2020 / 7 minute read

Two-year-old Mohammed was brought to Sokoto hospital after wounds caused by noma made it too difficult for him to eat

Blogs Team

Four moving blogs from Doctors Without Borders - January 2020

From an intensive care ward in South Sudan, to a hospital helping children recover from a little-known but devastating disease, read these powerful stories from our work around the world

31 Jan 2020 / 5 minute read

Russ Filbey

Field Administration

“We call them survivors”: Treating the trauma of sexual violence

Working on a project to treat survivors of sexual violence in Nigeria, US administrator Russ answers the difficult question of “What’s the work like?”

11 Jul 2019 / 4 minute read

Claire Harper

Midwife

“I am proud to offer these services”: How we’re improving women’s healthcare in DRC

The team in Walikale, DRC have seen first-hand the devastating impact sexual violence and unsafe abortion can have on their patients. Together they're ensuring that the services MSF offers can help. Midwife Claire blogs...

10 Jun 2019 / 8 minute read

Raphael Brechard and Jorieke Vyncke

Innovation: Painting in the details with MapSwipe

Mapping specialists Raphael and Jorieke blog about a mobile mapping app that's helping improve how MSF responds to crises

30 May 2019 / 8 minute read

Luciano Canchelara

Mental health specialist

Caring for survivors of sexual violence in the Central African Republic

Luciano Canchelara is a psychologist who has been working at MSF’s sexual violence clinic in Bangui for the past three months.

25 Sep 2018 / 4 minute read

Natasha Lewer

Communications

Rohingya crisis: The maternity ward that feels like an ER

In the makeshift refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, many Rohingya women give birth in their tents, with little access to medical care. Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has set-up a new maternity ward in Kutupalong, which will be able to withstand the extreme weather the area can experience. Natasha Lewer blogs for us…

21 May 2018 / 6 minute read

Oussama Omrane

Cultural Mediator

Search and rescue: "Into the lungs of Hell"

On board MV Aquarius, a search and rescue vessel operated jointly by MSF and SOS MEDITERRANEE, cultural mediator Oussama meets two women who shared their story of friendship, courage and escape.

08 Mar 2017 / 12 minute read

Mercy Githara

Mental health specialist

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: 'We share strength among ourselves'

Mercy Githara works in an MSF clinic for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Nairobi, Kenya.

30 Nov 2016 / 2 minute read

Lisa Lepine

Obstetrician / Gynaecologist

South Sudan: The tragedy of being female

"The girl would not say what had happened. I am sure she is scared and might feel she needs to protect the identity of the perpetrator."

20 Oct 2016 / 4 minute read

Sam Faber

Doctor

Kibera: 20 years of MSF in one of Africa's largest slums

Sam is a doctor from the UK currently on his first assignment with MSF. He blogs about the work of the team in Kibera, a settlement in Nairobi, where MSF treats patients with a wide range of health needs, including HIV, TB, and support after sexual and gender based violence.

19 Oct 2016 / 5 minute read

Geraldine Willcocks

The new arrivals

As conflict continues in South Sudan, more people seek shelter in Bentiu, a camp set up for the protection of civilians. Nurse Geraldine Wilcocks is there...

05 Jan 2016 / 5 minute read

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