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New Study Reveals 20% of Women Suffer Childhood Sexual Violence

5/12/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Washington uncovers a staggering reality: nearly 20% of women and 15% of men worldwide faced sexual violence in their childhood. Spanning 204 locations from 1990 to 2023, this research underscores the pressing need for action against this pervasive human rights crisis, which leaves deep scars on survivors' mental health and development.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from the University of Washington uncovers a staggering reality: nearly 20% of women and 15% of men worldwide faced sexual violence in their childhood. Spanning 204 locations from 1990 to 2023, this research underscores the pressing need for action against this pervasive human rights crisis, which leaves deep scars on survivors' mental health and development.