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What share of young adults suffered sexual or physical violence in Nigeria as children?

Abuse in all its forms is a daily reality for many Nigerian children and only a fraction ever receive help. Six out of every 10 children experience some form of violence – one in four girls and 10% of boys have been victims of sexual violence. 

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