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What is sexual violence?

Sexual violence is the general term we use to describe any kind of unwanted sexual act or activity, including rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and many others.

What is rape?

Rape is one type of sexual violence. Find out more about rape and consent here.

Other kinds of sexual violence

There are lots of different kinds of sexual violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, female genital mutilation (FGM), sexual abuse, and others.

Impacts of sexual violence

Everyone responds differently to a traumatic event. Whatever you feel is a completely valid response to what you've been through.

Sexual Violence Statistics

Some stats about sexual violence

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