Sexual violence affects millions of people, brutally shattering the lives of women, men and children. Stigma, fear of the aggressor and of others finding out are some of the reasons victims may hesitate to seek care and often do not pursue follow-up care. And yet getting immediate medical care after sexual assault is critical in order to limit the potential consequences.
In November 2015, MSF opened Umeed Ki Kiran, a community-based 24x7 clinic in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area where our team provides quality medical treatment and psychosocial support to survivors of sexual violence, rape and domestic violence.