The rate of sexual violence in Colombia is alarming. A recent study carried out by the international humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reveals that 35 percent of their mobile clinic patients and 22 percent of patients in their fixed clinics have suffered an episode of sexual violence at least once in their lives.
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Medecins sans frontieres (Press release)
MSF asks Colombian government and health care providers to guarantee comprehensive health care to victims of sexual violence
Oct 9 -- An MSF study reveals insufficient human and physical resources, insufficient supplies and a lack of necessary training to implement comprehensive health care services for victims of sexual violence.
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8 de octubre de 2008 a las 7:00 p. m.