Every hour matters after rape: Using data to support survivors

When Maureen Phiri of Malawi was 11 years old, her family sent her to be a house girl in a neighbour’s home. Unbeknownst to his wife, the neighbour repeatedly raped Maureen while she lived with and worked for the family. Fearing the stigma that she would face from her community if she reported the man, she decided to keep the crime a secret and dealt with the emotional and physical trauma all on her own. It wasn’t until several years later that she discovered the man who raped her had also infected her with HIV.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions