In 2025, Rio de Janeiro recorded nearly 10 daily medical treatments for sexual violence, marking the highest number since data collection began.
In 2025, Rio de Janeiro faced a troubling increase in sexual violence cases, recording an average of almost 10 medical treatments per day, according to municipal health data. A total of 3,400 treatments were documented, the highest numbers ever recorded in the city. This data encompasses reports from various healthcare sources where female victims sought assistance, including hospitals, private clinics, and public health posts.
