2023-11-18 18:57:22
MIAMI.- The World Day to Prevent Exploitation, Abuses Sexual Rights Against Children and Promoting Healing is celebrated this November 18. The United Nations records that in the world some 120 million women under the age of 20 have suffered various forms of non-consensual sexual relations.
Furthermore, 1 in 4 children Children under 5 years of age live with a mother who is a victim of gender violence at the hands of her partner.
The UN maintains that many young people are victims of inappropriate sexual behavior and exploitation. An important fact is that these violations are widespread and affect all nations and social strata.
“Children, especially girls, are at increased risk of forced sexual relations or being victims of sexual exploitation, abuse and violence, both online and offline. It is, furthermore, a very common situation during armed conflicts,” notes the United Nations.
Out of shame, many victims and survivors do not reveal the facts or seek justice, rehabilitation or support. Child abuse affects physical and mental health and sometimes has lifelong consequences.
Human Rights Violation
Likewise, sexual abuse, which includes sexual assault or rape, of children and adolescents is a violation of the human rights. “Health professionals are in an unbeatable position to provide an empathetic response to children and adolescents who have suffered sexual abuse; which can greatly assist in the recovery of survivors from the trauma of sexual abuse,” says the United Nations.
They highlight that adults who suffered four or more adverse childhood experiences, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse, are seven times more likely to be involved in interpersonal violence as victims or perpetrators and 30 times more likely to commit a suicide attempt.
The 2030 Agenda establishes that the dignity of children and their right to live free of violence is a priority. The goal is to end exploitation, abuse, trafficking, torture and all forms of violence once morest children, as well as the elimination of all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation. . These situations put children at risk of experiencing child sexual exploitation, abuse and violence.
Abuse situations
Unicef indicates that a child can be subjected to abuse or sexual exploitation in the home, school or community. It warns that the widespread use of digital technologies can also put children at risk.
They emphasize that, in most cases, abuse occurs at the hands of someone the child knows and trusts. “Approximately 90 percent of adolescent girls who report having forced sexual relations say that their first perpetrator was someone they knew, usually a boyfriend or husband,” says UNICEF.
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FUENTE: United Nations / Unicef / International Day Portal
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