Long-Term Effects of Sexual Violence on Women and Families: The Case of Northern Uganda

The following brief is a summary of a research project that was conducted by Dr. Mahlet Woldetsadik, in collaboration with the Justice Reconciliation Project and the Women’s Advocacy Network between 2015 and 2018.  The brief documents the persisting effects of conflict-related sexual violence on survivors and the indirect impact of wartime sexual violence on families of survivors in northern Uganda. In addition to the summary of results presented, the brief also offers tailored and comprehensive recommendations and next steps for different stakeholders.

Read the full brief here.