Brenda Fitzpatrick

With a PhD in global Politics Brenda Fitzpatrick writes to bring attention to the plight of victims of sexual violenc e in war and conflict. She works with humanitarian and UN agencies and has had experience in refugee camps and war zones. Her book, ‘Tactical Rape in War and Conflict ’ was deemed ground breaking and her novel, ‘Gwennie’s Girl ’ visceral and engaging’.

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Sudan: The horrors intensify as millions are abandoned

Sudan: The horrors intensify as millions are abandoned

A woman survivor of the current conflict in Sudan between two rival militaries, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Force, each fighting for power since 2023, told UNICEF: “I could hear that little girl screaming and crying. They were raping her.”

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