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1 In 10 Females Experienced At Least 1 Sexual Violence In Life

1 In 10 Females Experienced At Least 1 Sexual Violence In Life
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Results showed 22.9% of Maltese individuals aged 18 to 74 experienced physical or sexual violence during their lifetime, with a slightly higher prevalence among females (24.4%) than males (21.6%).

This data was collected by the NSO for the Survey on Safety and Well-Being, concerning Malta in 2022, mirroring the EU-Gender-Based Violence Survey (EU-GBV), to assess gender-based violence (GBV) prevalence and characteristics.

Approximately one in five individuals experienced physical violence, with equal rates among genders. Alarmingly, 11.1% of females experienced sexual violence, contrasting with 2.5% of males.

Regarding sexual harassment at work, findings were concerning. Among Maltese individuals who ever worked, 27.1% of females and 11.0% of males reported experiencing it.

Different forms of harassment were noted, including staring or leering (12.2%) and indecent sexual jokes or remarks (10.2%).

These statistics underscore the pervasive nature of gender-based violence and sexual harassment in Malta, highlighting the urgency for comprehensive measures to address and prevent such occurrences.

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