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The article discusses a troubling case in Brazil where judges normalize the sexualization of minors, revealing systemic issues in the judicial system regarding the protection of children from abuse.

A dentist in Paraná, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of committing rape and sexual offenses, including against minors, at his dental office and a farmhouse.

The article discusses the challenges and risks associated with verifying the age of minors on social media in the context of a proposed law in Spain banning access to social networks for those under 16.

The sharing of children's photos on social media has become a lucrative business model, often neglecting the protection of minors.

The Paraíba Court of Justice upheld the preventive detention of influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband Israel Natã Vicente, rejecting a habeas corpus request after their conviction for producing and sharing sexual content involving minors.

The article discusses the legal concept of 'distinguishing' as used by Brazilian courts in recent acquittals of defendants charged with sexual crimes against minors.

Pablo Laurta faces new charges in Córdoba for possessing explicit sexual images of minors while already being charged with multiple homicides.

The European Commission has initiated an official investigation into Shein for serious violations of EU regulations stemming from the discovery of products resembling minors, raising significant safety and regulatory concerns.

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has initiated an investigation into the social media platform X due to the posting of sexualized images generated by its AI, Grok, impacting various users, including minors.

A proposed reform in Ecuador aims to regulate social media usage for minors under 15, requiring companies to verify ages and promoting parental controls.

Councilman Diego Gomes Vieira from Praia Grande, SP, is being investigated for allegedly offering money for sexual favors from minors, despite authoring legislation aimed at protecting children from sexual violence.

A 30-year-old man was found guilty of several sexual offenses against minors but acquitted of raping a 13-year-old girl, leaving prosecutors considering an appeal.

The Harju County Court announced that the Raasiku murder trial involving minors will be held in complete secrecy for the protection of the boys and their families.

Former students express shock over Jacques Leveugle, a Frenchman accused of sexually assaulting 89 minors across multiple countries.

A 79-year-old French man, posing as a teacher, has been accused of sexual abuse against 89 minors across several countries over six decades.

A former teacher in France, Jacques Leveugle, has been accused of committing repeated sexual violence against minors in several countries over a span of 55 years.

A 79-year-old man has been charged with aggravated rapes and sexual assaults on 89 minors, and has also confessed to murdering his mother and aunt.

A preliminary investigation has been initiated in Lithuania concerning potential violence against minors, following the dismissal of a previous decision not to investigate.

The European conflict over the protection of minors on social media intensifies as Spain plans to ban under-16s from using these platforms, sparking reactions from major tech figures like Elon Musk and Pavel Durov.

The Federal Police, in cooperation with the Military Police of Minas Gerais, arrested a couple convicted of sexual crimes against minors in Matozinhos, near Belo Horizonte.

A study reveals that the "Deutsche Pfadfinder*innenschaft Sankt Georg" (DPSG) has a long-standing failure in protecting minors and is significantly affected by sexualized violence, as reported by researcher Sabine Maschke.

Egypt has joined the list of countries blocking access to the online gaming platform Roblox, citing minors' protection concerns.

The Child Protection Centre has not received any credible information or applications indicating the recruitment or exploitation of minors in connection with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case in Latvia.

The government proposes to mandate courts to send copies of rulings related to crimes against minors to child protection services within five days to ensure effective protection of minors' rights.

A child's report of sexual abuse to a judge during a visit has led to an investigation by the São Paulo Public Ministry regarding allegations of sexual violence against eight children in a temporary shelter.

Maria Rita Parsi, a prominent psychologist and psychotherapist focused on child protection, has died at the age of 78, leaving behind a significant legacy in the advocacy for children's rights.

A major operation in Milan targeting online pedopornography has led to the investigation of six individuals, two of whom have been arrested for remote sexual violence against minors, part of a broader effort by law enforcement and child protection agencies.

As of January 1, 2026, unaccompanied minors from the age of 15, including those seeking international protection, could be placed in guarded facilities in Poland, prompting protests from various rights organizations.

Timothy Busfield, a 68-year-old actor from "West Wing," faces two counts of sexual contact with a minor and one count of child abuse, with allegations stemming from incidents in the television industry.

The article discusses the importance of respecting a child's development stages and the need to protect their childhood by avoiding questions about romantic relationships.

After the fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, all 40 victims have been identified, many of whom were minors, prompting investigations into fire safety and youth protection due to reportedly lax age checks.

In Spain, regional administrations can take guardianship of minors without prior judicial order, a process criticized by families for its lack of guarantees and limited resources for appeal.