One in Five Girls Globally Face Sexual Violence in Childhood, UNICEF Data Shows
· World · NDTV
UNICEF data shows that 650 million girls and women alive today, or one in five, experienced sexual violence during childhood. The figures account for both contact and non-contact forms of sexual abuse suffered before turning 18. Sub-Saharan Africa bears the highest burden with 79 million victims, followed by East Asia and the Pacific with 75 million. The analysis highlights that these violations occur across all regions, cutting across socioeconomic and cultural boundaries. The report underscores a widespread global crisis affecting child safety and long-term well-being.
Why it matters
The findings underscore a widespread global protection crisis that impacts hundreds of millions of children, demanding immediate prevention and support frameworks worldwide.
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