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Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month

Indicator 16.2.1: Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month

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Indicator name Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month
Indicator number 16.2.1
Target name End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
Target number 16.2
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UN designated tier 2
UN custodian agency UNICEF
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