Sexual Violence is an important public health and human rights concern in Sierra Leone, affecting women,
girls, boys, and men alike. Although the physical consequences of SGBV are usually immediately apparent,
the psychosocial consequences, are often far reaching. While there are many ongoing efforts to address
Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) the problem, which is inherently linked to the status of women
in the country and sub-region, persists.
