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WHO spotlight on protecting women and girls during Ebola outbreak

Original: Protecting women and girls against sexual abuse, exploitation during the Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization's Regional Office for Africa is highlighting efforts to protect women and girls from sexual abuse and exploitation during the Ebola outbreak. Health emergencies are known to heighten risks of gender-based violence, and the agency is drawing attention to safeguarding measures alongside the medical response.

Why now: An ongoing Ebola outbreak has raised concern about increased vulnerability of women and girls to abuse and exploitation.

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