Pregnant and trapped: Guatemala’s child sex abuse crisis | Unreported World

In 2020, an average of 13 girls aged 10-14 became pregnant through rape in Guatemala every day. The cries of these young girls go unheard, reporter Anja Popp explores how the justice system appears to be failing these girls and learns that only three per cent of reported sexual violence cases are investigated. Some girls are abandoned by their family due to shame with a few pressured to live with their abusers. But there are a handful of people and organisations trying to make a difference and teach young girls to understand their bodies and resist the cycle of abuse. This episode contains testimony around sexual violence you may find distressing. Producer/Director: Amy Gardner Series Producer: Andy Lee Executive Producer: Ed Fraser Production Company: Channel 4 News