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UNICEF: 1 in 5 Women Worldwide Suffered Sexual Violence as Children

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New data from UNICEF reveals that 650 million girls and women currently alive experienced sexual violence before reaching adulthood. This figure translates to approximately one in five women globally having faced such abuse during childhood. The statistics highlight the widespread and persistent nature of sexual violence against minors across the world. UNICEF's findings underscore the urgent need for stronger protective measures and policies to safeguard children from sexual abuse worldwide.

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