Latest items for Belgium
June 2, 2026, 7:55 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Sexual violence (SV) literature on applicants for international protection (AIPs) shows that they are at high risk of victimization. The study objectives are to provide an exploratory overview of the occurrence of SV in AIPs in Belgium and their help-seeking behavior (HSB)... A total of 83.9% of respondents have experienced SV. A total of 61.3% were victimized within the past year" (para 1).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Sexual violence (SV) literature on applicants for international protection (AIPs) shows that they are at high risk of victimization. The study objectives are to provide an exploratory overview of the occurrence of SV in AIPs in Belgium and their help-seeking behavior (HSB)... A total of 83.9% of respondents have experienced SV. A total of 61.3% were victimized within the past year" (para 1).
June 1, 2026, 7 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"Are there laws or policies that: Explicitly criminalize marital rape - No"
Variables: LRCM-LAW-2
"Are there laws or policies that: Explicitly criminalize marital rape - No"
June 1, 2026, 6:53 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRCM-DATA-2
"On Belgium, Reseau FACES said a huge number of cases of incest affected children in Belgium, which was not taken into account in schools."(para 21).
Variables: LRCM-DATA-2
"On Belgium, Reseau FACES said a huge number of cases of incest affected children in Belgium, which was not taken into account in schools."(para 21).
June 1, 2026, 6:45 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Despite the general prohibition, there are countries in Europe where voluntary incestuous relations do not constitute an offence (this is the case in countries such as Belgium, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Portugal, Russia, Turkey and Uzbekistan)."
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Despite the general prohibition, there are countries in Europe where voluntary incestuous relations do not constitute an offence (this is the case in countries such as Belgium, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Portugal, Russia, Turkey and Uzbekistan)."
June 1, 2026, 6:37 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Incest has existed for a long time despite being illegal in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, and Sweden (World Population Review, 2021)."
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Incest has existed for a long time despite being illegal in several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Japan, Portugal, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, and Sweden (World Population Review, 2021)."
June 1, 2026, 6:28 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
" In Belgium, a large survey conducted by the Institute for the Equality of Women and Men indicates that 48.4% and 12.5% of cases of sexual touching and forced sex are perpetrated by the partner among men and women, respectively"(para 5).
Variables: LRCM-DATA-1
" In Belgium, a large survey conducted by the Institute for the Equality of Women and Men indicates that 48.4% and 12.5% of cases of sexual touching and forced sex are perpetrated by the partner among men and women, respectively"(para 5).
June 1, 2026, 6:09 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Countries like Israel, France, Belgium and Turkey have legalized incest while in Portugal incest is not specifically prohibited under Portuguese law."
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Countries like Israel, France, Belgium and Turkey have legalized incest while in Portugal incest is not specifically prohibited under Portuguese law."
May 28, 2026, 11:35 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
There is no exoneration in Belgian law allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim (LEN - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: LRW-LAW-4
There is no exoneration in Belgian law allowing an individual accused of rape to have their criminal charges dismissed or overturned by subsequently marrying the victim (LEN - CODER COMMENT).
May 27, 2026, 7:18 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"A thorough reform of Belgium's sexual criminal law enters into force today, with the country now putting the concept of consent at the centre of the law, as well as enforcing stricter sentences for rape, and decriminalising sex work... [T]he reform states that if consent for sexual acts is not given, it is a crime. This implies that consent was given freely and voluntarily, and is judged in the light of the circumstances of the case. If a victim does not defend themself, this does not mean that consent has been given. Additionally, if someone takes advantage of the victim's vulnerable condition – which affects their free will – there...more
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"A thorough reform of Belgium's sexual criminal law enters into force today, with the country now putting the concept of consent at the centre of the law, as well as enforcing stricter sentences for rape, and decriminalising sex work... [T]he reform states that if consent for sexual acts is not given, it is a crime. This implies that consent was given freely and voluntarily, and is judged in the light of the circumstances of the case. If a victim does not defend themself, this does not mean that consent has been given. Additionally, if someone takes advantage of the victim's vulnerable condition – which affects their free will – there...more
May 27, 2026, 6:34 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The prevalence of non-physical SH [sexual harassment] is 36.1% over the last 12 months and 64.4% over the course of a career. Physical SH has a prevalence of 16.1% and 43.4%, respectively. Rape prevalence was reported to be 1.4% over the past 12 months, 9% over the course of their career" (para 3).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"The prevalence of non-physical SH [sexual harassment] is 36.1% over the last 12 months and 64.4% over the course of a career. Physical SH has a prevalence of 16.1% and 43.4%, respectively. Rape prevalence was reported to be 1.4% over the past 12 months, 9% over the course of their career" (para 3).
May 27, 2026, 8:58 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"In 2021, police recorded more than 4,000 cases of rape, which equates to more than 11 rapes per day in Belgium. Yet, according to the Veiligheidsmonitor [Safety Monitor], only 25% of victims who experience sexual violence within a family context report these incidents. For sexual violence outside the family context, the percentage is 16%. Other studies, such as a study conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and a study by the Institute for the equality of women and men, also showed that victims often do not (or dare not) come forward with what has happened to them. Consequently, the dark number of acts of sexual violence is...more
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"In 2021, police recorded more than 4,000 cases of rape, which equates to more than 11 rapes per day in Belgium. Yet, according to the Veiligheidsmonitor [Safety Monitor], only 25% of victims who experience sexual violence within a family context report these incidents. For sexual violence outside the family context, the percentage is 16%. Other studies, such as a study conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and a study by the Institute for the equality of women and men, also showed that victims often do not (or dare not) come forward with what has happened to them. Consequently, the dark number of acts of sexual violence is...more
May 27, 2026, 8:42 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"14 EU Member States have adopted an affirmative model 'only yes means yes' approach: Sweden and Ireland... Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain... [This has] increased number of reports, prosecutions and convictions. Specifically, the rate of convictions increased by 75%" (para 19-25).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"14 EU Member States have adopted an affirmative model 'only yes means yes' approach: Sweden and Ireland... Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain... [This has] increased number of reports, prosecutions and convictions. Specifically, the rate of convictions increased by 75%" (para 19-25).
May 27, 2026, 7:45 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Most victims did not seek help: about 30-40% tells someone in their environment, only 7% sought professional help, and just 4% files a complaint with the police. Almost 70% of the 1951 doctors surveyed have treated at least one victim of sexual violence during their career, but the victims usually do not report until several years later. 'Victims often do not file a report for fear that they will not be taken seriously or will not be believed because they cannot provide physical evidence,' said Keygnaert" (para 20-22).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Most victims did not seek help: about 30-40% tells someone in their environment, only 7% sought professional help, and just 4% files a complaint with the police. Almost 70% of the 1951 doctors surveyed have treated at least one victim of sexual violence during their career, but the victims usually do not report until several years later. 'Victims often do not file a report for fear that they will not be taken seriously or will not be believed because they cannot provide physical evidence,' said Keygnaert" (para 20-22).
May 27, 2026, 7:41 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Two thirds of the Belgian population (aged 16 to 69) have experienced some form of sexual violence during their lifetime, according to the results of a large-scale study conducted by the universities of Ghent and Liège in cooperation with the National Institute of Criminalistics and Criminology" (para 1). "The study 'UN-MENAMAIS' (Understanding the Mechanisms, Nature, Magnitude and Impact of Sexual Violence in Belgium) shows that 64% of the Belgian population between 16 and 69 years old have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. 'It concerns all possible forms of unwanted sexual behaviour. This can range from sexually tinged remarks, and being forced to undress to being touched...more
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Two thirds of the Belgian population (aged 16 to 69) have experienced some form of sexual violence during their lifetime, according to the results of a large-scale study conducted by the universities of Ghent and Liège in cooperation with the National Institute of Criminalistics and Criminology" (para 1). "The study 'UN-MENAMAIS' (Understanding the Mechanisms, Nature, Magnitude and Impact of Sexual Violence in Belgium) shows that 64% of the Belgian population between 16 and 69 years old have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives. 'It concerns all possible forms of unwanted sexual behaviour. This can range from sexually tinged remarks, and being forced to undress to being touched...more
May 27, 2026, 7:25 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Up to 90% of rape cases in Belgium go unreported and only 4% of people file a complaint with the police" (para 6).
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
"Up to 90% of rape cases in Belgium go unreported and only 4% of people file a complaint with the police" (para 6).
May 27, 2026, 7:21 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Belgium has also become the first country in Europe to decriminalise sex work, which Heleen [police officer at Sensoa, the Flemish center of expertise on sexual health] and her colleague Julia Day say makes it easier for sex workers to report sexual violence" (para 5). "Up to 90% of rape cases in Belgium go unreported and only 4% of people file a complaint with the police. Julia and Heleen [police officers with from Sensoa, the Flemish center of expertise on sexual health] say this is due to the hurdles survivors face when reporting sexual violence, not to mention the trauma associated with interrogations and pervasive victim blaming" (para 6). "Victims...more
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"Belgium has also become the first country in Europe to decriminalise sex work, which Heleen [police officer at Sensoa, the Flemish center of expertise on sexual health] and her colleague Julia Day say makes it easier for sex workers to report sexual violence" (para 5). "Up to 90% of rape cases in Belgium go unreported and only 4% of people file a complaint with the police. Julia and Heleen [police officers with from Sensoa, the Flemish center of expertise on sexual health] say this is due to the hurdles survivors face when reporting sexual violence, not to mention the trauma associated with interrogations and pervasive victim blaming" (para 6). "Victims...more
April 22, 2026, 7:47 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape of a person, regardless of gender, including spousal rape, was illegal, and the government prosecuted such cases. A convicted rapist could receive 10 to 30 years in prison." (p. 13, para 2)
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"Rape of a person, regardless of gender, including spousal rape, was illegal, and the government prosecuted such cases. A convicted rapist could receive 10 to 30 years in prison." (p. 13, para 2)
April 22, 2026, 11:32 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"...the consent law which came into effect in June 2022 in Belgium is a victory for survivors and campaigners. The legislation unequivocally states: non-consensual sex is rape. Rape cases will now no longer hinge on whether a survivor said ‘no’ or fought back. Instead, it is an offence when consent is lacking, withdrawn or when advantage is taken of a victim’s vulnerable state. The consent-based definition also applies to other forms of sexual violence." (para 2)
Variables: LRW-LAW-1
"...the consent law which came into effect in June 2022 in Belgium is a victory for survivors and campaigners. The legislation unequivocally states: non-consensual sex is rape. Rape cases will now no longer hinge on whether a survivor said ‘no’ or fought back. Instead, it is an offence when consent is lacking, withdrawn or when advantage is taken of a victim’s vulnerable state. The consent-based definition also applies to other forms of sexual violence." (para 2)
April 13, 2026, 5:33 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-5
"Suicide rates by age group are presented pooled over 3 years to avoid jumps due to small numbers. Suicide rates are higher for men than for women at any age, showing a gender difference in suicide. Suicide rates are the highest for men aged over 85 and for women between 45 et 64 years old" (para 13).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-5
"Suicide rates by age group are presented pooled over 3 years to avoid jumps due to small numbers. Suicide rates are higher for men than for women at any age, showing a gender difference in suicide. Suicide rates are the highest for men aged over 85 and for women between 45 et 64 years old" (para 13).
April 13, 2026, 5:33 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-3, SUICIDE-DATA-4
"The age-adjusted mortality rate due to suicide was 15.4 (per 100,000 people) in 2022 in Belgium. It was 2.3 times higher in men (21.8) than in women (9.4)" (para 12).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-3, SUICIDE-DATA-4
"The age-adjusted mortality rate due to suicide was 15.4 (per 100,000 people) in 2022 in Belgium. It was 2.3 times higher in men (21.8) than in women (9.4)" (para 12).
April 13, 2026, 5:33 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2022, the number of deaths by suicide in Belgium fell to 1,762 (compared with 1,641 in 2021). There were more deaths by suicide among men (1,208) than among women (554). The highest number of deaths by suicide occurred in the 45-64 age group. These figures are probably underestimated due to the limitations mentioned in the "context" section" (para 11).
Variables: SUICIDE-DATA-1
"In 2022, the number of deaths by suicide in Belgium fell to 1,762 (compared with 1,641 in 2021). There were more deaths by suicide among men (1,208) than among women (554). The highest number of deaths by suicide occurred in the 45-64 age group. These figures are probably underestimated due to the limitations mentioned in the "context" section" (para 11).
April 4, 2026, 8:09 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: MURDER-DATA-4
According to the World Bank, in 2021, Belgium had a female murder rate of 0.2 per 100,000 female population.
Variables: MURDER-DATA-4
According to the World Bank, in 2021, Belgium had a female murder rate of 0.2 per 100,000 female population.
Feb. 25, 2026, 10:57 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan, Argentina, Belgium, Brunei, China, France
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Internationally, incest laws vary greatly, with some countries like Italy having conditional legality and others like Afghanistan imposing extreme penalties, including death."(para 3)."On the other extreme, incest is punishable by death in Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, the United Arab Emirates, and Sudan (if same-sex relations)."(para 6)."Twenty-two countries around the world have not criminalized incest. Portuguese law, for example, does not criminalize incest. Additionally, no laws prohibit consenting relatives from having sexual relations in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Incest is also legal in Argentina, Brazil, India, the Ivory Coast, Japan, Latvia, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey."(para 7)."In the following countries, incest is legal: Belgium, China, France, Japan, Latvia,...more
Variables: LRCM-LAW-3
"Internationally, incest laws vary greatly, with some countries like Italy having conditional legality and others like Afghanistan imposing extreme penalties, including death."(para 3)."On the other extreme, incest is punishable by death in Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, the United Arab Emirates, and Sudan (if same-sex relations)."(para 6)."Twenty-two countries around the world have not criminalized incest. Portuguese law, for example, does not criminalize incest. Additionally, no laws prohibit consenting relatives from having sexual relations in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Incest is also legal in Argentina, Brazil, India, the Ivory Coast, Japan, Latvia, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey."(para 7)."In the following countries, incest is legal: Belgium, China, France, Japan, Latvia,...more
Feb. 12, 2026, 3:52 a.m.
Countries: Albania, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Cote D'Ivoire, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Jamaica, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Togo, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam
Variables: DV-SCALE-1
2
Variables: DV-SCALE-1
2
Jan. 29, 2026, 9:44 p.m.
Countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
Variables: LO-SCALE-3
0
Variables: LO-SCALE-3
0
Jan. 29, 2026, 9:43 p.m.
Countries: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe
Variables: LO-SCALE-2
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Variables: LO-SCALE-2
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Jan. 29, 2026, 9:38 p.m.
Countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Comoros, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
Variables: LO-SCALE-1
0
Variables: LO-SCALE-1
0
Jan. 24, 2026, 10:21 p.m.
Countries: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Switzerland
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
After conducting a thorough review of open source information, we can find no reports that the property and inheritance rights of women have been hampered in practicce in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, and Switzerland.
Variables: LO-PRACTICE-1
After conducting a thorough review of open source information, we can find no reports that the property and inheritance rights of women have been hampered in practicce in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, and Switzerland.
Jan. 20, 2026, 1:13 a.m.
Countries: Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan
Variables: ABO-SCALE-1
1
Variables: ABO-SCALE-1
1
Dec. 28, 2025, 9:06 a.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The chart in the UNODC Data Portal titled, "Violent Crime & Sexual Violence," shows that the rate of reported rapes in Belgium in 2023 was 37.64 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 61.56 per 100,000.
Variables: LRW-DATA-1
The chart in the UNODC Data Portal titled, "Violent Crime & Sexual Violence," shows that the rate of reported rapes in Belgium in 2023 was 37.64 per 100,000 population, and the rate of reported sexual assaults was 61.56 per 100,000.