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<p>Our independent civilian experts found that work is required to improve the capacity
of the local authorities and other actors to gather and document evidence of sexual
violence and to ensure appropriate psychosocial support for survivors. The experts
also found constraints on the provision of services in the camps and shelters for
survivors of sexual violence in a number of respects, including lighting, physical
access to health and other support services, and physical security, especially at
night.</p><p>We are urgently implementing their recommendations in consultation with
local actors, including by providing capacity building on the documentation of cases
and further support for survivors of sexual violence.</p><p>We are also deploying
further civilian experts and trainers to build capacity on documentation. The Department
for International Development (DfID) continues to fund the United Nations Population
Fund, International Organization for Migration, UNICEF and Action Against Hunger,
to improve outreach to and identification of survivors, establish referral pathways,
and improve case management and support. DfID funding is also supporting gender-based
violence services, including the provision of medical services, counselling and psychological
support.</p>
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