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Intervention programs addressing sexual violence in conflict areas typically prioritize survivor-oriented services, offering medical, psychological, judicial, and socio-economic assistance to victims. In the realm of mental health and psychological support interventions, individual and group counseling, alongside structured social activities, which are the preferred types of interventions, have shown positive outcomes. These programs have reduced impairment in functioning (e.g. farming, trading, cooking, ..) and symptoms like fear and anxiety among survivors.

Determining the most effective approaches remains challenging due to a lack of comprehensive data and methodological constraints. The specificity of contexts often leads to adaptations or combinations of interventions, making it difficult to isolate their impact. Moreover, many studies lack proper control groups, and achieving high follow-up rates is problematic due to high dropout rates. Despite these challenges, a few rigorous studies have demonstrated promising results, suggesting that proper evaluations are feasible even in challenging settings. However, the scarcity of data and robust evidence hinders the establishment of consensus on prioritized prevention approaches in conflict settings.

Concerns have arisen regarding the rapid escalation of international interventions targeting sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), notably the surge in projects during 2010 and 2011. Research has revealed several unintended consequences, including aid distribution favoring accessible regions with high sexual violence incidences, leading to overlapping efforts and inaccurate reporting. The disproportionate focus on sexual violence overshadowed other conflict-related traumas, hindering broader institutional reforms. Simplifications in the response raised doubts about its effectiveness and impact on women's empowerment, with some programs only available for victims of sexual assaults resulting in an influx of false claims. However, by 2014, signs of progress emerged, with a shift towards more coordinated and community-based interventions addressing broader issues of gender-based violence and promoting women's empowerment. Challenges persist due to limited resources and infrastructure, with most aid focused on conflict-affected eastern provinces.