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Over 176 thousand adults were victims of sexual violence in childhood. In 2024, 1,418 crimes of sexual abuse, pandering and child pornography were reported
European Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse
Over 176 thousand adults were victims of sexual violence in childhood. In 2024, 1,418 crimes of sexual abuse, pandering and child pornography were reported - 2024
18 November 2025

Summary

On the European Day for the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, which is observed annually on 18 November, Statistics Portugal (INE) and the Directorate-General for Justice Policy (DGPJ), present, in a joint release, some official statistical indicators on violence and sexual abuse in childhood in Portugal.


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