New Guide Gives Good Advice on Interviewing Rape Survivors

The UK government signaled this week that it wants to reignite its initiative designed to end rape during war. As such, members of the initiative and their partners are seeking input for a guide on interviewing victims of conflict-related sexual violence. The guide is named the “Murad Code” after Nadia Murad, a Yezidi activist. Click to expand Image Nadia Murad, featured in On Her Shoulders by Alexandria Bombach. Creating the guide is a good first step, but the UK program, called Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI), should also prioritize long-term support…

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