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# Rape Crisis Network of Ireland

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40 girls under 18 became pregnant following a rape in 2011

A total of 17 Irish women who became pregnant due to a rape terminated the pregnancy in 2011. Nine were under the age of 18.

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Jul 12th 2013, 8:42 AM

Women with disabilities more vulnerable to sexual violence, says report

84 per cent of perpetrators were known to the victims.

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Jun 20th 2012, 2:01 PM