[Belgium] Protests: Peaceful protest

On 8 April 2025, about 50 people, including students, gathered on the Grote Markt in Leuven (Vlaanderen), to protest against sexual misconduct, demanding the establishment of a reporting point for sexual harassment in the nightlife district. The protest was sparked by a petition signed by over 3,000 people, following ongoing concerns about sexual violence, including a controversial local rape case where the accused was not sentenced.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-08

Country

Belgium

Event type

protest

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