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A Pandemic of Sexual Violence Surveys from 5 Nations Show Staggering Stats

New data gathered through the Violence Against Children Surveys by the Together for Girls partnership shows high levels of sexual violence against children and adolescents around the world. The data highlights the related challenges sexual violence leaves in its wake, from illness to unintended pregnancies to mental health challenges. The data is being leveraged to compel national leaders to develop effective, country-led action plans. Measuring and tracking the scope of sexual violence against children is step one in putting an end to it.

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