Brazil records 15 collective rapes per day between 2022 and 2025
Between 2022 and 2025, Brazil reported an alarming average of 15 collective rapes daily, mostly affecting girls and adolescents.
Data from Brazil's Ministry of Health reveals that from 2022 to 2025, there were 22,800 recorded cases of collective rape, averaging over 15 incidents each day. The majority of the victims are young girls and adolescents, underscoring a serious and persistent issue in Brazilian society. Recent high-profile cases have brought renewed attention to the crisis of collective sexual violence against minors, revealing a troubling reality that experts say remains largely invisible.
The statistics indicate that 14,400 of the victims were children and adolescents, while 8,400 were adult women, highlighting that the majority of collective rapes occur against the most vulnerable populations. The Ministry of Health provided these figures to DW, which reveals not only the scale of the issue but also underscores the need for stronger awareness and preventive measures. This ongoing crisis has prompted significant public discourse and concern among activists and human rights organizations.
Experts believe that the revealed numbers may not reflect the true scale of the problem, as many cases go unreported due to stigma, fear of retaliation, and lack of trust in the justice system. As collective rape remains a recurring and often overlooked issue in Brazil, there is a pressing need for societal change, educational programs, and legal reforms to tackle this pervasive violence against women, especially minors, and ensure justice for victims.