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Globally, about 35% of women have faced sexual harassment, but fewer than 40% seek help, and less than 10% reach out to law enforcement. Definitions and tracking methods of rape vary globally, affecting statistics; some countries have broader definitions and include non-consensual or statutory rape.
Globally, the highest reported rape rate per 100,000 people was documented in Botswana (92.93), followed by Lesotho (82.68) and South Africa (72.10). The United States fell 13th in the global rank, with a reported rape rate of 27.31 per 100,000 people.
9 paź 2024 · NEW YORK, 10 October 2024 – More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today.
10 paź 2024 · NEW YORK, 10 October 2024 – More than 370 million girls and women alive today – or 1 in 8 – experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new UNICEF estimates released today.
10 paź 2024 · Over 370 million girls and women globally subjected to rape or sexual assault as children – UNICEF. First-ever estimates on sexual violence in childhood reveal alarming prevalence, with devastating impact on children. 10 October 2024. UNICEF/UN0795181/Wilander.
25 mar 2024 · Estimates published by WHO indicate that globally about 1 in 3 (30%) of women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime.
The Global Database on Violence against Women provides up-to-date information on measures taken by governments to address different forms of violence against women. With 7,000+ measures from 193 countries, the database offers key insights into efforts around the world.
