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Says UNICEF



ONE IN EIGHT GIRLS SUFFERS SEXUAL ASSAULT BEFORE TURNING 18, SAYS UNICEF


INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GIRL CHILD 2024: THE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THAT WHEN
"NON-CONTACT" FORMS OF ABUSE - SUCH AS ONLINE HARASSMENT OR VERBAL ASSAULT - ARE
FACTORED IN, THE NUMBER RISES TO 650 MILLION, OR 1 IN 5.

   
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 * World News
 * Oct 11, 2024 13:30 pm IST
    * Published On Oct 11, 2024 13:21 pm IST
    * Last Updated On Oct 11, 2024 13:30 pm IST

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International Day Of Girl 2024: Sub-Saharan Africa reports the highest number of
sexual violence victims.

A new UNICEF report reveals that over 370 million women and girls - or 1 in 8
globally - have experienced sexual violence, including rape and assault, before
the age of 18. The figures were released ahead of the International Day of the
Girl Child on October 11, marking the first-ever comprehensive global and
regional data on childhood sexual violence.

The report highlights that when "non-contact" forms of abuse - such as online
harassment or verbal assault - are factored in, the number rises to 650 million,
or 1 in 5. The staggering statistics underscore the critical need for urgent and
comprehensive strategies to prevent and address the widespread violation of
children's rights.

"Sexual violence against children is a stain on our moral conscience," stated
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. "It inflicts deep and lasting
trauma, often by someone the child knows and trusts, in places where they should
feel safe."

The pervasive nature of childhood sexual violence spans across cultural,
geographical, and economic divides. The report highlights Sub-Saharan Africa as
the region with the highest number of victims, accounting for 79 million
affected women and girls. Other affected regions include Eastern and
South-Eastern Asia (75 million), Central and Southern Asia (73 million), Europe
and Northern America (68 million), and Latin America and the Caribbean (45
million).

In regions marred by conflict and political instability, the situation is even
more dire. Girls in fragile settings, such as refugee camps or areas under UN
peacekeeping missions, face a higher risk, with sexual violence affecting more
than 1 in 4 girls. "We are witnessing horrific sexual violence in conflict
zones, where rape and gender-based violence are often used as weapons of war,"
Russell added.







The report points to a disturbing trend: most sexual violence against children
occurs during adolescence, with a significant spike between ages 14 and 17.
Victims are more likely to experience repeated abuse, emphasizing the need for
targeted interventions to break the cycle of trauma.

The long-term impacts of sexual violence can be devastating. Survivors often
struggle with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, and are at
increased risk of sexually transmitted infections, substance abuse, and
difficulty forming healthy relationships. The trauma is further compounded when
survivors delay disclosing their abuse, or never report it at all.

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While girls and women make up the majority of victims, the report also notes
that boys are similarly affected. Between 240 and 310 million boys and men have
experienced sexual violence during childhood, with the number rising to 530
million when non-contact forms of abuse are included.

As the Global Ministerial Conference on Violence Against Children approaches
next month, UNICEF calls for urgent international action. Key recommendations
include changing harmful social norms, equipping children with information to
report abuse, ensuring victims have access to support services, and
strengthening legal frameworks to protect children.

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