The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Goal |
Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels |
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| Target |
Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children |
| Indicator |
Indicator 16.2.3: Proportion of young women and men who experienced sexual violence by age 15 |
| Definition and concepts |
This indicator is reported through a proxy indicator. This indicator measures the proportion of young women and men who experienced sexual violence by age 15. |
| Comment and limitations |
Data are reported for persons who were 15-24 and 25-34 years old on the date of the survey and who experienced sexual violence before the age of 15, whereas the UN global indicator states: “Proportion of young women and men aged 18–29 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18”. |
| Method of computation |
Data were readily available to report on this indicator as specified by the metadata. Please refer to the sources to access additional information on the metadata or source. |
| Progress measurement details |
The progress status for this indicator is measured with respect to a target of 0.1%. This target selection reflects the magnitude and precision of the data, while acknowledging that the progress measurement methodology cannot accomodate a target of exactly zero. For more information, please refer to the progress measurement methodology documentation. |