Sahil’s annual report ‘Cruel Numbers 2023’ provides detailed analysis of child abuse cases reported in Pakistani media throughout the year. The report aims to document the scale of child sexual abuse (CSA) and other forms of violence against children to raise awareness and inform legal reform efforts. According to the report, a total of 4213 cases of child abuse were reported, comprising 2021 CSA cases, 1833 abduction cases, 330 missing children cases, and 29 child marriage cases. The majority of CSA victims (48%) were in the vulnerable 6-15 years age group. Children as young as 0-5 were also sexually abused.
Cruel Numbers 2023
