Torey Van Oot
Torey Van Oot is a Minneapolis-based freelance reporter focused on gender and politics. Her work has appeared in a wide range of outlets, including Glamour.com, NBCNewYork.com, Refinery29, Teen Vogue and The Sacramento Bee.
What it’s like to live in the world’s toughest places for women
Rashida’s situation — and fears — are not uncommon among Rohingya women living in the overcrowded makeshift settlements in Bangladesh. Nearly 20 percent of families included at least one pregnant woman like Rashida, a late 2017 survey found (less than half of those pregnant refugees had received prenatal care). Despite efforts from the Bangladesh government, nongovernmental organizations and the United Nations, services are struggling to meet these families’ basic needs.