79 Million Girls, Women Assaulted In Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa most dangerous for girls – UNICEF
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund has reported that Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most dangerous places for girls globally. In its latest report obtained from its X handle on Thursday,
Over 79 million girls in sub-Saharan Africa raped, sexually assaulted: UN
The United Nations children’s agency says one in eight girls and young women across the world have endured rape and sexual violence, with the highest number of victims recorded in sub-Saharan Africa.
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
World’s worst place to be a girl: According to Unicef, Africa’s sub-Sahara, where over 370 million were sexually assaulted before age 18
More than 79 million women and girls across sub-Saharan Africa have endured rape and sexual assault as children, according to data presented by Unicef
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: 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.
79 Million Girls, Women Assaulted In Sub-Saharan Africa: UNICEF
More than 79 million women and girls across sub-Saharan Africa have endured rape and sexual assault as children, according to data presented by UNICEF on Thursday.
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,
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