Global Study Reveals Over 1 Billion Women Experienced Childhood Sexual Violence in 2023

Dec 10, 2025 10:29 am CST

A comprehensive study published in The Lancet journal reveals alarming global statistics on violence against women, with over 1 billion women worldwide having experienced childhood sexual violence and 608 million facing intimate partner violence in 2023. The research highlights South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa as regions with the highest prevalence, with India reporting 23% of women experiencing intimate partner violence and 30% suffering childhood sexual abuse. These forms of violence are directly linked to serious mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, self-harm, and schizophrenia.