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The United Nations reports that well over 100,000 women have been victims of sexual violence in localized rebellions and wars in the last decade. This violence affects the lives of women across socio-economic levels from Africa and the Middle East to Asia and Latin America. This violence is an attempt to intimidate and control women, and thereby entire communities. What are the effects of this tragic practice, and how can we best respond to the survivors?