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WORLD DAY FOR THE PREVENTION OF, AND HEALING FROM CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE AND VIOLENCE 2022.

On 7th November 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through resolution (A/RES/77/8) voted to recognize November 18th as World Day For The Prevention Of, And Healing From Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse And Violence which was introduced by first lady of Sierra Leone, Ms Fatima Maada Bio. In her address to the Assembly, Ms Bio said that the prevalence of child sexual abuse contribute to the global burden of disease and adversely impacts economic and social development, particularly in developing nations. The resolution was sponsored by Sierra Leone and Nigeria and co-sponsored by more than 120 countries. The resolution was adopted at the 77th United Nations  Assembly (UNGA) under Agenda item 131 "sexual exploitation and abuse: implementing a zero-tolerance policy". It calls for raising public awareness and the need to prevent, and eliminate child abuse and violence - online and offline. The new world day is aimed at bringing global visibility to the trauma of child sexual abuse, with the hope that governments will take action to fight it.

According to the World Heath Organization (WHO), millions of children experience sexual violence each year. UNICEF statistics indicate there are nearly 300 million survivors of child sexual abuse worldwide. " The trauma of child sexual abuse has a huge impact not only on the survivors but also their loved ones". 

"Child sexual abuse is a global public health crisis". The resolution noted that girls are at a greater risk of experiencing forced sex and sexual exploitation. The resolution called for rehabilitation and support for them to mitigate lifelong consequences that affect their physical and mental health and well-being.





















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