A new Unicef report reveals that 370 million women and girls, almost one in eight, experienced sexual assault before age 18, highlighting a global humanitarian crisis.
Catherine Russell, Unicef’s executive director, emphasized that sexual violence against children is a moral stain, causing lasting trauma often inflicted by trusted individuals.
The report indicates that including non-contact sexual violence raises the incidence to one in five, demonstrating a broader spectrum of violence impacting children.
Survivors like Analyn and Xume illustrate the profound personal and societal consequences of sexual violence, revealing the shame and ostracization they face from their communities.
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