Justice & Society
Dutroux 30 Years On: Father's Plea for Child Protection
Thirty years after Dutroux, Julie Lejeune's father pleads for stronger child protection as Belgium reflects on the tragedy's legacy.
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Society
Belgium's Child Rights Office Becomes Children's Defender
Belgium's child rights office is now the Defender of Children's Rights, a rebranding to make the institution more accessible to children.
—4 min read
Social AffairsPolitics
Brussels MENA Center Closes as Minor Disappearances Rise
A Brussels reception center for unaccompanied foreign minors closes amid a 14% rise in worrying disappearances, sparking outrage.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Youth Soccer Coach Investigated for Rape of 8-Year-Old Boy
A youth soccer coach from Landen is under investigation for the alleged rape of an 8-year-old boy. The victim, now 16, disclosed the abuse in January.
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SocietyBelgium
Stop It Now Brussels Helpline Faces Closure Over Funding Gap
Brussels' Stop It Now helpline, a vital child sexual abuse prevention service, suspends activities July 1 after losing funding. Decision expected July 16.
—4 min read
Domestic AffairsSociety
Belgium Child Abuse Reports Hit Record as System Strains
Reports of physical child abuse in Belgium rose 10.7% in 2025 to a record 11,367 children. Minister Gennez announces €1.5M in emergency funding.
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SocietyLaw
China's Mandatory Reporting Uncovers 17,000 Abuse Cases
China's mandatory reporting system has uncovered 17,000 cases of crimes against minors since 2020, with a historic decline in child victimization reported.
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Legal & Justice
China Reports 17,000 Child Protection Cases, 24 Prosecutions
China's Supreme Procuratorate reports 17,000 mandatory reporting cases and 24 prosecutions of 12-14 year olds for severe violent crimes in 2025.
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SocietyJustice
Belgium Failed to Protect Girl Despite Doctor's Abuse Report
A four-year-old girl's sexual abuse revelation was ignored despite a doctor's report, exposing systemic failures in Belgium's child protection system.
—4 min read
Legal & Social PolicyChina
China Sees Historic Drop in Juvenile Crime and Abuse Cases
China's top prosecutor reports a historic 'dual decline' in juvenile crime and crimes against minors in 2025, with sexual offenses dropping.
—5 min read
EducationSociety
Mistreatment Claims Shake Kindergarten in Walloon Brabant
Serious allegations of physical and psychological mistreatment of kindergarten children at a school in Walloon Brabant prompt judicial investigation.
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