Rape and sexual violence: the experiences of refugee women in the UK

This briefing summarises the Refugee Council's key concerns about the situation of refugee and asylum seeking women in the UK who have survived rape and sexual violence, based on our experience of working with women to provide specialist support, practical help and counselling.

The briefing sets out key information about the prevalence of rape and sexual violence experienced by many women seeking asylum, highlights the casework experience of the Vulnerable Women's Project, and puts forward the Refugee Council's key priorities for policy change to improve the situation of refugee women in the UK.

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