Headline: Nigerian Women Face Heightened Risk of Sexual Violence on Journey to Europe

**Article:** A new report highlights the extreme dangers single Nigerian women face while migrating to Europe. Many are fleeing abuse at home only to encounter further sexual violence and exploitation along the route. The journey often involves crossing the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea. Smugglers and other criminals frequently target women traveling alone for abuse. Esther, who fled domestic violence in Nigeria, is one survivor. She states she faced sexual assault during her own difficult journey to Europe. Advocacy groups warn that these women are in a "double jeopardy" situation. They escape one form of gender-based violence only to be subjected to another during their search for safety and opportunity.