“Millions of women and girls are subjected to daily harassment, abuse, and control in digital environments, making them the primary victims of online image manipulation,” warns the head of state, in a statement published on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic.
To mark the United Nations’ “Orange Day,” the Presidency of the Republic will illuminate the Palácio de Belém in orange to raise awareness for the cause.
Data from the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) indicates that the number of female victims supported by the organization has increased by over 11% in the past three years, with most cases (85%) involving domestic violence.
The statistics on “Female Victims – APAV Statistics 2022-2024,” released today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, reveal that between 2022 and 2024, the association assisted 36,489 female victims.
In 2022, 11,410 women were supported, a number that rose to 12,398 in 2023 and 12,681 in 2024. During the same period, 70,179 crimes and acts of violence were registered, marking an increase of over 10% from 2022 to 2024.
On average, APAV supported 20 women daily, aged between 18 and 64 years, a group that represents more than 60% of the victims. Additionally, requests for help were identified for 5,451 children and young people up to 17 years old, as well as 3,765 women over 65 years old.
