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Ukrainian female refugees are fleeing a war, but in some cases more violence awaits them where they find shelter

  • Written by Chen Reis, Associate Clinical Professor and Director, Humanitarian Assistance Program, University of Denver
Ukrainian female refugees are fleeing a war, but in some cases more violence awaits them where they find shelterA Ukrainian woman who fled the war is pictured with her son after they crossed into Moldova on March 18, 2022. Andrea Mancini/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Escaping war is a dangerous endeavor. The media have reported about Ukrainian refugee women and girls being raped in the places where they sought safety.

Almost all of the 3.6 million Ukrainians who...

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