More boys facing violence in refugee settlements – report

A recent study reveals a troubling rise in violence against nearly half of children and youth in Uganda’s refugee settlements, with boys increasingly becoming victims. The study found that almost 50% of males and females aged 18-24 had experienced some form of violence before adulthood.

“Nearly three-quarters (73%) of girls and over half (53%) of boys in the 18-24 age group experienced their first incident of sexual violence after arriving at their settlement, contributing to school absenteeism. Adolescent girls stand at 26%, and boys at 58%, as violence disrupts their…