Worldwide, it is estimated that approximately 120 million females under the age of 20 have experienced various forms of forced sexual contact.
- 1 in 4 children aged under 5 years live with a mother who is a victim of intimate partner violence.
- Adults who experienced 4 or more Adverse Childhood Experiences, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, are 7 times more likely to be involved in interpersonal violence as a victim or perpetrator and 30 times more likely to attempt suicide.
- 1 in 20 men admitted to online sexualised behaviour towards children who were known to be below the age of 12.
- Each year, on #EndChildSexualAbuse Day (18 November) the Council of Europe invites its partners to focus on a specific theme. The theme of the 2025 edition is “Strengthening the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse through evidence-based policy making ”.
