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Lack of firewood/fodder/shelter materials
near areas of displacement means that women/children must travel great
distances to find firewood, increasing risk of physical/sexual attack.
Women/girls who cannot collect firewood (due to disability; urban location,
etc.) may have to buy fuel and therefore may be forced to sell food rations
and/or are at increased risk of sexual exploitation. Children who have to
collect wood may be forced to leave school. Women often work long hours because
of the distances they are forced to travel to collect wood, threatening overall
welfare and depriving them of time for productive activities, including
livelihoods activities and education.
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