Key Facts and Figures on Sexism and Sexual Violence

When addressing sexism and sexual violence, it's essential to rely on credible, well-sourced data. Why? To highlight and prove that these issues are still widespread and systematically affecting communities worldwide.

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  • 3 in 4 girls and young women actively avoid activities due to fear of public sexual harassement during the summer
  • 42% of girls and young women avoid wearing an outfit that keeps them cool in hot weather due to fear of public sexual harassement
  • 59% of girls and young women say public harassement surges in summer
  • only 30% of the women in the current cabinet are women
  • Only 56% of LGBT people feel comfortable being LGBT in the UK
  • Over 2 in 5 trans people avoid certain streets because they don't feel safe as LGBT.