The index, which focuses on policies, practices and standards, reveals that governments, the private sector and civil society are not doing nearly enough to protect children from sexual violence
South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania are the top performers among 16 Sub-Saharan countries covered in the Out of the Shadows Index, measuring how countries’ response to child sexual violence.
Developed with support from the World Childhood Foundation and Oak Foundation and with additional support from the Carlson Family Foundation, the Out of the Shadows Index measures how 60 countries are addressing child sexual abuse and exploitation. The index, which focuses on policies, practices and standards, reveals that governments, the private sector and civil society are not doing nearly enough to protect children from sexual violence and to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which calls for ending all forms of violence against children by 2030. The index covers 85% of the global population under 19.
South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania finish among the top third of the 60 countries
Key findings:
Sexual violence against children is a universal threat. The emotional and health consequences linger, and the socioeconomic impacts can be devastating.
Barriers and pathways to progress in fighting sexual violence against children are discussed in detail in the index report and data model, which are available online at OutOfTheShadows.EIU.com.
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