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Refugee women are an underserved subpopulation of women who experience extreme vulnerability related to GBV and poor maternal health outcomes. The primary aim of the study was to gain foundational knowledge about the relationship between gender inequality and GBV in the lives of childbearing-aged refugee women in Malawi, including healthcare utilization. Specifically, we sought to (a) explore women\u2019s perspectives on the gendered nature of violence, poverty, and vulnerability in the refugee camp context, (b) understand women\u2019s experiences and perceptions of health and social services for GBV survivors, and (c) identify structural factors that facilitate or impede women\u2019s access to justice and support. Guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we conducted a qualitative analysis reporting on the qualitative sub-study of a larger mixed-methods project. 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