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We want girls everywhere to be safe from violence, especially sexual violence. But they are not.

In fact, almost 50 percent of all sexual assaults are against girls 15 or younger.

In many places around the world, girls are subject to violence and discrimination just because they are girls, and often as a result of poverty.

Through Girl Up, you can support UN programs to keep girls safe.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Violence kills and disables as many women between the ages of 15 and 44 as cancer.
• Worldwide, nearly 50 percent of all sexual assaults are against girls 15 years or younger.
• Educated women are more likely to resist abuses such as domestic violence and discrimination at home, in society or the workplace.