Burundian women and children fleeing from mounting political unrest in their home country have faced physical and sexual violence, threats, and separation from their families, the IRC said in a statement released today.
“The international community cannot fail these women and children.”
- International Rescue Committee child and youth protection expert Kiryn Lanning, urging increased assistance for Burundian women and children fleeing from mounting political unrest in their home country. Many of these traumatized Burundians have endured physical and sexual violence, threats, and separation from their families, the IRC said in a statement released today.