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WHO estimates 263 million women have experienced non-partner sexual violence
The World Health Organization estimates about 263 million women, or 8% globally, have experienced sexual violence by men other than intimate partners at least once since age 15. The agency called for better measurement, saying the true prevalence is likely higher due to evidence gaps and underreporting.
The World Health Organization said on Friday that an estimated 263 million women—8% globally—have been subjected to sexual violence by men other than intimate partners at least once since the age of 15.
Non-partner sexual violence is defined as sexual violence perpetrated by someone other than an intimate partner. The WHO described it as a global public health and human rights issue with serious consequences for women.
The agency called for more consistent and rigorous measurement of non-partner sexual violence against women and girls, saying it remains underreported and inadequately measured. The WHO said prevalence is likely much higher because of gaps in available evidence, measurement challenges, and underreporting associated with stigma and fear of repercussions.
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WHO estimates 263 million women have experienced non-partner sexual violence
The World Health Organization estimates about 263 million women, or 8% globally, have experienced sexual violence by men other than intimate partners at least once since age 15. The agency called for better measurement, saying the true prevalence is likely higher due to evidence gaps and underreporting.
The World Health Organization said on Friday that an estimated 263 million women—8% globally—have been subjected to sexual violence by men other than intimate partners at least once since the age of 15.
Non-partner sexual violence is defined as sexual violence perpetrated by someone other than an intimate partner. The WHO described it as a global public health and human rights issue with serious consequences for women.
The agency called for more consistent and rigorous measurement of non-partner sexual violence against women and girls, saying it remains underreported and inadequately measured. The WHO said prevalence is likely much higher because of gaps in available evidence, measurement challenges, and underreporting associated with stigma and fear of repercussions.
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