The hidden crisis - Sexual violence crimes along African-European migration routes

Sine Plambech; Loan  Torondel

The hidden crisis - Sexual violence crimes along African-European migration routes

Sine Plambech
, Loan Torondel

Migration, Climate and Conflict

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Abstract

This report examines the pervasive yet under-recognised issue of sexual violence
affecting refugees and other migrants along the Central Mediterranean migration
route, which stretches from sub-Saharan and East Africa through transit countries
such as Sudan, Niger and Libya towards Europe. While widely known as one of the
deadliest migration routes, the report argues that its most overlooked feature is the
systematic and normalised perpetration of sexual violence throughout the journey.

Original language	English

Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
Number of pages	89
ISBN (Print)	9788772362267
ISBN (Electronic)	9788772362274
Publication status	Published - 2 Jun 2026
Event	The hidden crisis - Sexual violence crimes along African-European migration routes - Danish Red Cross, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 8 Jun 2026 → … https://www.diis.dk/en/event/the-hidden-crisis-sexual-violence-crimes-along-african-european-migration-routes

Series	DIIS Report
Number	03
Volume	2026

Seminar

Seminar	The hidden crisis - Sexual violence crimes along African-European migration routes
Location	Danish Red Cross
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	08/06/2026 → …
Other	This seminar explores the patterns of sexual violence along the Central Mediterranean migration route, how they affect refugees and other migrants' lives and the challenges and possibilities to address this issue from a humanitarian and legal perspective.
Sponsor	Danish Institute for International Studies, Danish Red Cross
Internet address	https://www.diis.dk/en/event/the-hidden-crisis-sexual-violence-crimes-along-african-european-migration-routes

Keywords

Sexual violence
Migration
Women
Migrants
Mediterranean region
Sub-Saharan Africa
East Africa
Europe

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