sexual violence

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Israel detained hundreds of people participating in a flotilla to bring relief aid to the Gaza region. 20 May 2026
Crime
Dutch activists on Gaza Flotilla file sexual violence charges against Israeli soldiers
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A woman cries while speaking on the phone.
Crime
Reports of sexual violence in the Netherlands rise 21% for third consecutive year
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(Syrian flag at demonstration in Strasbourg, 2015)
Crime
Prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for Syrian man over alleged crimes against humanity
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A woman rides through a tunnel
CrimeBusiness
SP proposes scrapping deductible for healthcare after sexual violence
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Housing complex.
CrimePolitics
Amsterdam aldermen survive debate on violence at mixed housing for refugees, students
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We claim the night sign against violence against women and girls
Crime
Sexual assault attempt reported at violence against women protest
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We claim the night sign against violence against women and girls
Crime
Amsterdam night life fights violence against women as "claim the night" signs appear
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Mayor Femke Halsema on Amsterdam's boat in the Canal Parade during Pride Amsterdam 2024
CrimeCultureEntertainment
5 reports of sexual violence during Pride Amsterdam weekend; Successful event, org. says
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Police officers and forensic investigators at the scene of a crime
Crime
24 femicides in Netherlands last year; Another 49 women escaped, survived attack
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
Crime
More men fear false accusations of sexual harassment
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Hands painted in the rainbow colors of the Pride flag, forming a heart
Crime
LGBTQIA+ people twice as likely to face sexual violence; 10% faced violence last year
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
Crime
Women more than twice as likely to experience sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior
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Sports equipment
Sports
Reports of misconduct in Dutch sports rise 20 percent in 2023
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
Crime
Explosive increase in women seeking help after sexual violence
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Young women in a park in Amsterdam
Crime
Amsterdam city council wants to tackle misogyny as ideological extremism
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Wim Hof on NDR talk show Live on Tape, 5 November 2019
Crime
Biopic over “Iceman” Wim Hof put on hold over domestic violence allegations
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Police arrest a suspect.
Crime
Amsterdam man in custody for rape, sexual assault, extortion of 7 girls and women
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Suspect arrested in a major sexual extortion investigation in Delft, 1 October 2019
CrimePolitics
Tougher laws on sex crimes, harassment and abuse take effect in the Netherlands today
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Gender-based violence - No means no
Crime
Nearly 14,000 victims sought help from sexual violence center last year
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Music industry: Control desk in a recording studio
CrimeCultureEntertainment
Dutch singer Channii Monroe accuses songwriter The-Dream of rape, sextortion
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Groups of young people in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam
HealthCrime
Quarter of young people have experienced traumatic crime, accident; Few seek help
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Child playing with chalk
Politics
Compensation for 22,500 people who experienced violence in youth care
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Professor and students during a lecture.
CrimeBusiness
Sexual harassment common at Dutch universities; More insight needed: Gov't Commissioner
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Sexual violence
Crime
Sexual violence center stepped in to help over 15,000 people last year