Every day, hundreds of migrants arrive in Costa Rica after crossing the Darién Gap, a jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. In the facilities of EMI Sur, MSF expanded access to medical and psychological care services.
Sulaima Ishaq leads Sudan’s transitional government unit combating violence against women and children, providing crucial support to survivors and documenting cases of sexual violence amidst the country’s brutal civil war.
Dr. Denis Mukwege was awarded the Aurora Prize for his comprehensive care of survivors of sexual violence in the Congo and advocating for an end to the use of rape as a weapon of war.
Clinical psychologist Christine DiBlasio’s innovative therapy program uniquely combines talk sessions, movement, and self-defense training to promote deep healing for sexual assault survivors.