Mothers from across the country will hold demonstrations in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro against what they consider to be the "devaluation" of reports of child sexual abuse in family courts. The mobilizations are scheduled to take place in front of the courthouses, locations where, according to the organizers, the future of children is frequently decided.
The protesters are demonstrating against what they describe as a systematic pattern of disbelief and minimization of child sexual abuse accusations by the courts. The mothers claim their reports are frequently ignored or treated with skepticism, exposing children to situations of continued risk.
The demonstrations aim to draw attention to what the participants consider to be serious failures in the child protection judicial system. The organizers argue that family courts should give greater weight to abuse reports and ensure the safety of the children involved.
The choice of the three main cities in the country aims to maximize the visibility of the movement and pressure judicial authorities to review the procedures applied in cases of alleged child sexual abuse. The mothers promise to continue pressing until significant changes are implemented in how these reports are handled.
