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<p>Sexual violence is widespread in South Sudan. In most cases perpetrators of sexual
violence are men who are known to the victims. Rape is also regularly used as a weapon
of war by all parties. The UK strongly condemns all forms of sexual and gender based
violence (SGBV). We continue to lobby the Government of South Sudan to address SGBV
and end impunity for perpetrators, and support organisations working to tackle the
prevalence of SGBV in the country.</p><p> </p><p>This includes a four-year, £14.8
million programme with the International Medical Corps, which has reached more than
850,000 women, men, girls and boys with SGBV interventions in South Sudan. Through
this we are supporting survivors of SGBV, including in seeking justice, as well as
trying to change damaging attitudes within communities. As attitudes and behaviours
are shaped at an early age, our Girls Education in South Sudan programme also educates
both boys and girls about healthy relationships.</p>
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