WHO analysis, based on surveys of thousands of 15- to 19-year-old girls from 154 countries, found that 24% of them had experienced violence from an intimate partner at least once, and 16% had experienced it in the past year.
WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
"I was extremely surprised to see such a large proportion of young women experiencing violence before they turned 20," said lead author Dr Lynnmarie Sardinha.
The data is based on surveys from 2000 to 2018. Violent acts include punching, kicking, and unwanted sexual acts such as rape.
Data shows a link between violence and women's rights, with countries where women have limited access to education and unequal inheritance laws having higher rates of violence.
Rates were highest in Oceania, followed by Africa, with 49% of girls in Papua New Guinea and 42% in the Democratic Republic of Congo reporting violence. The lowest rates were in Europe at 10%.
“Violence during these critical formative years can cause deep and lasting trauma and needs to be taken more seriously as a public health issue,” said Dr Pascale Allotey, Director of WHO’s Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health.
Hong Hanh (according to Reuters)
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