What Africa should do to protect its children from sexual abuse

Child abuse

Every year, more than 400 million children around the world are sexually exploited or abused, according to a new report by Economist Impact. PHOTO | FOTOSEARCH

Every year, more than 400 million children around the world are sexually exploited or abused, according to a new report by Economist Impact.

Often, the abuse and exploitation is kept a secret due to shame and stigma, allowing the crimes to continue unabated.