Beyond the tip of the iceberg: sexual violence in Belgium

Beyond the tip of the iceberg: sexual violence in Belgium

The first representative gender and age-sensitive study on sexual violence in Belgium – UN-MENAMAIS, Understanding the Mechanisms, Nature, Magnitude and Impact of Sexual Violence in Belgium – shows that sexual violence is widespread in Belgium. Researchers from Ghent University, the...

Sexual violence occurs in people of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and all ages. It also has a major impact on people’s mental health. The study found a link with depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicide attempts. You can watch the full presentation of the results here.