Rights Experts Offer 'Heartfelt Support and Solidarity', in Wake of CycloneFreddy: Malawi
, the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded in the southern hemisphere," the
"The cyclone has had a devastating toll on people across 14 districts - nearly half the country - causing loss of lives, destruction of homes, livelihoods and infrastructure," they said.more than half a million people displacedHundreds still missing Difficult weather conditions continue to hinder search and rescue operations in areas only accessible via air, while other regionsHundreds remain missing and authorities anticipate that numbers will likely increase. The cyclone has further compromised communities already struggling with the spread of cholera, in addition to straining an already precarious health sector.
,"including by the provision of sexual and reproductive health care and protection services for women and girls, unaccompanied and separated children, LGBTI persons, people with disabilities and older persons,
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