A new World Health Organization (WHO) report indicates a severe global crisis, estimating that one in three women and girls worldwide—around 840 million—have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. This widespread abuse leads to devastating health consequences, severely hindering overall gender equality and development. The WHO report specifies that even in regions like Europe, over 22% of women have reported intimate partner violence. The organization is urging increased global funding and political commitment to address this fundamental human rights issue.
November 19, 2025 https://euobserver.com/health-and-society/ar89ff14f5