Sexual Violence and Migration The hidden reality of Sub-Saharan women trapped in Morocco en route to Europe

The exact proportions of sexual violence are impossible to measure, yet MSF’s medical data reveals that it is a problem of alarming proportions. Information provided by our patients reveals the high risk of sexual violence throughout the migration process, with survivors experiencing rape and other forms of sexual violence by numerous different perpetrators in their countries of origin, in route and in Morocco itself.

Key wordsasylum / asylum seekers / forced migration / refugees / women refugees

CountriesEurope / Global / Morocco / Sharan

CategoryPublication