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Global Child Abuse: Silence and Reporting Gaps Persist

10/7/2025

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Story summary

In Brazil, 60% of women abused before age 14 did not report.
Reporting and help-seeking remain low (27%, 15%, 9%).
The United Kingdom government will include child sexual abuse in its Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy.
In Sudan, sexual violence is used as a weapon; in India, disabled women face compounded risk, underscoring the need for disaggregated data.

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Story summary

In Brazil, 60% of women abused before age 14 did not report.
Reporting and help-seeking remain low (27%, 15%, 9%).
The United Kingdom government will include child sexual abuse in its Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy.
In Sudan, sexual violence is used as a weapon; in India, disabled women face compounded risk, underscoring the need for disaggregated data.