It is any act of a sexual nature that is of a sexual nature and involves any kind of attempt or threat that
occurs without the consent of the victim. Sexual violence; rape, sexual abuse and harassment,
exploitation and forced prostitution into prostitution. This type of violence can also occur within
marriages if one of the spouses does not consent to engage in sexual activity.
Any sexual act involving a child (any person under the age of 18) constitutes sexual violence. This
type of violence has devastating effects on both the physical and mental health and development of the
child involved.
If you have been subjected to sexual violence,
To reduce the risk of pregnancy;

• You can use the pill the next day. You can prevent pregnancy by using the morning-after pill, which is available from pharmacies within 72 hours at the latest. The morning-after pill is taken sooner the more effective it is.
• You can apply to the health personnel and have the application of copper Intrauterine Device (IUD). Although IUD application is generally used as a method of contraception, it has the effect of preventing pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse. To reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections;
• You should apply to health institutions and have a screening test for the detection of risky infections.
• To prevent HIV, PeP, which stands for Post-Exposure Preventive Treatment, should be applied. PeP should be used no later than 72 hours after the suspected situation. The treatment lasts a total of 28 days and must be applied by a specialist physician.

To reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections;

• You should apply to health institutions and have a screening test for the detection of risky infections.
• To prevent HIV, PeP, which stands for Post-Exposure Preventive Treatment, should be applied. PeP should be used no later than 72 hours after the suspected situation. The treatment lasts a total of 28 days and must be applied by a specialist physician.