More than 370 million girls are victims of sexual violence
UNICEF: Sexual Violence Against Girls and Boys ‘Alarming’
A new global study conducted over the course of seven years estimates that more than 1 billion people have been subjected to rape, sexual violence or abuse.
1 In 8 Girls And 1 In 11 Boys Affected By Sexual Violence Globally: UNICEF's Groundbreaking Report
A groundbreaking UNICEF study reveals that approximately 1 in 8 girls and 1 in 11 boys worldwide have experienced sexual violence before turning 18, highlighting a global crisis affecting millions of children.
UNICEF: More than 370 million girls are victims of sexual violence
More than 370 million girls and young women have been raped or sexually assaulted worldwide before the age of 18, the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, said on Thursday. The figures came as the fund published its first global estimate on sexualized violence against children ahead of the International Day of the Girl on Friday.
DRC: alarming number of victims of sexual violence admissions
Sexual violence is a major medical emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), notably in eastern provinces affected by armed conflicts like North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri or Maniema. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is calling on the government,
UNICEF Report: Over 370 Million Girls and Women Experienced Sexual Violence Before Age 18
The report, released ahead of the International Day of the Girl, underscores the profound and lasting impact of sexual violence on survivors, with a particularly high prevalence in adolescent girls.
Aid group says Congo had 25,000 victims of sexual violence last year
Doctors Without Borders says that it treated more than 25,000 victims of sexual violence in the Congo last year, by far the highest level it has seen there and most of it in the east where armed groups vie for power.
One in Eight Girls and Women Raped or Sexually Assaulted Before Age 18, UNICEF Says
More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children's agency said on Wednesday. The number rises to 650 million,
UNICEF says one in every eight girls and women experienced rape and sexual assault before age of 18
UNICEF said its findings highlight the urgent need for intensified global action, including by strengthening laws and helping children recognize and report sexual violence
370 million girls and women raped worldwide before age 18 - UNICEF
The situation worsens for those in fragile settings, such as those with weak institutions or many refugees fleeing violence and insecurity. No fewer than 370 million girls and women have been raped or sexually assaulted worldwide before the age of 18,
79m girls, women experience rape, sexual assault – UNICEF report
A report by UNICEF released on Thursday says more than 79 million women and girls across sub-Saharan Africa have experienced rape or sexual assault during childhood. According to the report, the region ranks among the most dangerous places globally for girls.
Navigating Property Owners' Liability in Sexual Assault Cases
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Opinion: Silent victims of sexual violence, Ukraine’s male POWs deserve real support
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Yolo County Board of Supervisors declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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New exhibit tells story of 10/7 Hamas attack at music festival and the sexual violence that occurred
On the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, much of the work that's been done in L.A. this past year focuses on telling the story of what happened. This includes sharing stories of ...
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KDHE announces funding for sexual violence prevention center at KU
The Kansas Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Program at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment recently ...
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HHSC Offers Resources for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October highlights the need to prevent violence and support survivors. It also brings attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced ...
Surviviors of sexual violence 're-traumatised' by the court
Some have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and even made suicide attempts while going through the ...
Exclusive: CIA struggles with its own #MeToo moment as allegations of sexual assault spill into the open
Courts in northern Virginia and Washington, DC, have been quietly hearing cases of alleged sexual assault at the CIA for more ...