Sexual violence against children and adolescents in South Africa: making the invisible visible

This peer-reviewed article addresses sexual violence against children and adolescents in South Africa. It notes that while the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child protects children from violence, over 1 billion children experience violence annually worldwide. The article highlights that eliminating violence in childhood is now a priority in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and a Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children has been established to coordinate efforts.

Key points

• 196 of 197 UN member states are signatories to the Convention on the Rights of the Child
• More than 1 billion children experience violence each year globally
• Elimination of violence in childhood is featured in the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children brings together diverse stakeholders to eradicate violence against children

Limitations

The provided excerpt is introductory material that establishes the global context but does not present specific data, findings, or evidence about sexual violence against children in South Africa. The full report content needed to assess specific prevalence, outcomes, or interventions is not included.