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Background paper 8
The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
May 2021
This is one of seven Medical Peace Work courses.
Primary Care: The Community Health System
DHS Working Papers No. 83.
Sexual abuse perpetrated against children is one of the most significant crises of our time. Child sexual abuse is a significant risk factor for children, in common with other forms of child maltreatment. Sexual abuse can have severe short- and long-term consequences on the physical, mental, social,... emotional and economic well-being of children, families and communities. In emergencies, the threat of all forms of child abuse and gender-based violence (GBV), including child sexual abuse, is acute and widespread.
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