News Over 370 million girls and women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children
News Over 370 million girls and women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children
Quote:More than 370 million girls and women alive today β or 1 in 8 β experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today.
Quote:When βnon-contactβ forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse are included, the number of girls and women affected rises to 650 million globally β or 1 in 5, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive prevention and support strategies to effectively address all forms of violence and abuse.
UNICEF, October 9 2024.
https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/over-370-million-girls-and-women-globally-subjected-rape-or-sexual-assault-children
Quote:More than 370 million girls and women alive today β or 1 in 8 β experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today.
Quote:When βnon-contactβ forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse are included, the number of girls and women affected rises to 650 million globally β or 1 in 5, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive prevention and support strategies to effectively address all forms of violence and abuse.