Reports of rape and sexual violence in the EU reached over 256,000 offenses in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous year, as the European Parliament moves towards establishing a consent-based definition of rape, emphasizing the necessity for contextual assessment of consent and enhanced victim support, despite ongoing disparities in national legal definitions across member states. #SexualViolence #RapeAwareness #ConsentCulture #EU #FR #DE #SE #CY #MT #LT #FI #LU #NL #UK #NO #LV

Reports of rape and sexual violence in the EU have surged, with over 256,000 offences recorded in 2024—38% being rape—amidst efforts by the European Parliament to establish a consent-based definition of rape and enhance support for victims, even as different member states continue to grapple with varying legal frameworks and growing reporting rates. #SexualViolence #Consent #Rape #EU #FR #DE #SE #CY #MT #LT #FI #LU #NL #UK #NO #LV

Reports of rape and sexual violence in the EU rose in 2024, with police recording over 256,000 offences, prompting the European Parliament to advocate for a consent-based definition of rape, amidst ongoing debates and varying national laws on the issue. #SexualViolence #Consent #RapeAwareness #EU #FR #DE #SE #CY #MT #LT #FI #LU #NL #UK #NO #LV

Reports of rape and sexual violence in the EU rose significantly in 2024, with over 256,000 incidents recorded, prompting the European Parliament to support a consent-based definition of rape while highlighting the need for improved victim support and acknowledging heightened awareness may contribute to increased reporting rates. #SexualViolence #Consent #RapeAwareness #EU #FR #DE #SE #CY #MT #LT #FI #LU #NL #UK #NO #LV