World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation observed on March 4

Exam-focused facts from the 7 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation has been observed every March 4 since 2009.
It was created to raise awareness of a global issue that disproportionately affects women and children.
Sexual exploitation is classified as a form of modern slavery and a crime against humanity.
According to a 2016 report by the International Labor Organization (ILO), 5 million people worldwide were victims of forced sexual exploitation.
UNICEF reports that over 3 million children globally are affected by prostitution.