Pedophilia in numbers

Pedophilia is one of the most serious and dangerous criminal practices in which adults sexually abuse children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 18% of girls and 8% of boys experience sexual violence worldwide. Unfortunately, pedophilia is a widespread problem, with children of all ages, races and backgrounds being victims.

There are several methods to combat pedophilia and protect children from sexual abuse:

1. Education and enlightenment. One of the most effective ways to combat pedophilia is through education and enlightenment of both children themselves and their parents. Children need to be taught what inappropriate sexual behavior is and be taught not only the difference between normal and abnormal behavior, but also how to assert their boundaries.

2. Improving the professional level of workers working with children. Teachers, doctors, police officers and other people who deal with children should be trained and know how to recognize the signs of pedophilia and how to respond to them.

3. Create laws and policies to protect children from sexual abuse. Various governments should enact strict laws and policies to protect children and punish pedophiles.

4. Psychological assistance for victims of pedophilia. Children who are victims of pedophiles need specialized psychological care and support to cope with the consequences of sexual abuse.

5. Monitoring and development of technologies. With the development of technology, pedophiles are increasingly using the Internet to attract their victims. It is therefore important to develop new technologies and monitoring methods to identify and prevent pedophiles from engaging in online activities.

The fight against pedophilia is a complex and multifaceted task that requires joint efforts on the part of society, government organizations, non-governmental organizations and individuals. It is important to remember that protecting children from sexual abuse must be a priority for all of us in order to create a safe environment for children and prevent the further spread of this terrible problem.