unicef:

During conflict, sexual violence can become the norm and remain ingrained in culture long after the war is over. In post-conflict Liberia, where a 14-year civil war ended in 2003, a staggering 87% of children have experienced some form of sexual violation.

‘Olivia’, 12, says she “stopped being a child and started living in fear,” when she was six. “My uncle would sneak into my room and rape me until I bled. He abused me repeatedly until I could no longer control my bladder and bowels”.

Thankfully, another uncle reported Olivia’s case to the police and brought her to hospital where they performed surgery. “Now I have hope in my life once more,” she says. “I returned to school, and I am loving it. Life is still a challenge for me due to having to carry a urine bag with me and being at constant risk of infections. I hope one day I can be free again to play ball with my friends and my sister.”

World leaders must do all they can to end the rape and abuse of children in war at this week’s global summit. #TimeToAct #ENDviolence http://uni.cf/PSVI