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The author discusses gender-based violence including rape and sexual assault, and explores the implications of treating such violence as humanitarian issues. The author presents the evidence both for and against this in an attempt to solidify an ideal solution.
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The authors rely heavily on anecdotal evidence provided through interviews of survivors of Hurricane Katrina, though they supplement this with statistics, socioeconomic data, and mental health data.
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The authors cite instances of violence against healthcare providers and the environments in which these instances have occured. Anecdotal evidence along with research data on these issues are presented to support the authors' case.