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Child abuse found in Portugal Catholic Church is 'tip of iceberg', commission says

At least 4,815 children were sexually abused by members of the Portuguese Catholic Church - mostly priests - over the past 70 years, the commission investigating the issue said in a report on Monday, adding the findings are the "tip of the iceberg".

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

Man sues Northern Territory alleging ‘sustained’ sexual abuse at Don Dale youth detention centre

Indigenous man claims he was repeatedly abused as a teenager by three staff members in case lawyer says reflects how centre ‘was operating at that time’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Former NSW minister Gareth Ward to contest election with sexual abuse charges still outstanding

The former Liberal minister turned independent says his case will ‘serve as a reminder of why a person is innocent until proven otherwise’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2023

Ex-cheerleaders, student athletes allege they were sexually groomed by coaches

LOS ANGELES — Coaches at their high school began abusing them, they say, when they were 14 and 15 years old.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023

"Shame for WHO:" Victim of sex misconduct slams UN response

A woman victimized by a World Health Organization doctor during a recent Ebola outbreak in Congo says she is shocked that no senior officials were punished for the sexual abuse and exploitation claims affecting dozens of women in the conflict-ridden country

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Survivor who was sexually abused as child in state care asks SA parliament for apology

A survivor of child sexual abuse is seeking an apology from the South Australian government in state parliament, saying he has endured "nightmarish trauma" for decades.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

To prevent child sexual abuse, we need to change our thinking — and stop exploitation before it happens

Every year, thousands of children are victims of sexual abuse in Canada. The impacts of abuse can be long-lasting, with psychological and physical consequences for victims, and significant economic impacts on our society.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

Footy legend told alleged sex victim she was 'lucky'

Football great Barry Cable is alleged to have told a teenager she was lucky and would eventually thank him when sexually abusing her more than 50 years ago.

AAP · Feb 8, 2023

Trial of former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer begins in County Court of Victoria

A Victorian court hears allegations school principal Malka Leifer told a former student "this will help you for your wedding night" while allegedly sexually assaulting her at a school camp. Warning: This story contains details of allegations of sexual abuse.

ABC News · Feb 8, 2023

Child sex abuse attackers only being convicted after 600-day waits and longer

Offences in England and Wales have now reached the highest level ever recorded

Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023