I Didn't Have Anywhere to Run': Migrant Women Are Facing a Rape Epidemic

An estimated 60 to 80 percent of female migrants from Central America are sexually assaulted on their journey—and perpetrators often act with total impunity. As thousands of Central American women weigh the risks of migrating to the US each year, they must take into account an extra peril: An estimated 80 percent of female migrants from Central America are victims of sexual abuse at the hands of criminal groups, human smugglers, or corrupt officials during the journey.

Key wordsforced migration / gender based violence / human rights / Rape / sexual violence / violence / women

CountriesCentral America / Guatemala / México

CategoryPublication