# Women Seeking Clean Water Face Sextortion Threat

Women in some regions are being threatened with sextortion when attempting to purchase clean water, as predators exploit their desperation. This highlights how water scarcity fuels gender-based violence and extortion.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/25/g-s1-133450/sexual-violence-women-clean-water-nairobi-kenya) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:59:19 -0400