Video: The effects of war on women [16 Days]

2009 marks the 18th anniversary of the “16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign.  You can read all of our 16 Days blog posts here.

International Rescue Committee aid worker Virginie Tanou, who works in Cote d'Ivoire, discusses the effects of war on women and girls. In the wake of crisis and increased poverty, women are more vulnerable and at greater risk of physical and sexual violence. More blogs from Cote d'Ivoire >