Sexual violence is a global challenge for women and girls, though largely underreported. Particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, 33% of women experience forms of intimate partner violence, including sexual violence, at least once in their lifetime, compared to 27% globally. Socio-economic factors such as poverty, age, disability and substance abuse also exacerbate the risk of sexual violence. Studies on sexual violence in Nigeria suggest that this endemic is mainly experienced by young females, who rarely report and often do not receive the required support for their recovery.
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