Context: Recommended readings

The Opening Borders: #WomenRefugeesWelcome delegation is hearing first-hand the challenges facing women refugees and learning about the incredible citizen-led efforts to support them. Check out these insightful and informative books, articles and interviews to learn more about the situation of women refugees fleeing war:

Buzzfeed News. “Women Refugees Fleeing Through Europe Are Told Rape Is Not A Real Issue.” 21 Oct 2015. 

openDemocracy 50.50. “Syrian Women Refugees: Out of the Shadows,” 16 June, 2014. 

Reuters. “German authorities accused of playing down refugee shelter sex crime reports,” 6 October 2015. 

The Guardian. “European leaders discuss refugee crisis at tense Brussels summit,” 25 Oct 2015

The Telegraph. “The EU Crisis Explained in 90 seconds,” 1 Sept 2015. 

UNHCR. “UNHCR concerned at reports of sexual violence against refugee women and children” 23 Oct 2015. 

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Follow @NobelWomen #WomenRefugeesWelcome delegation as we meet with Syrian women fleeing war.