Maria João Faustino
Maria João Faustino is an advocate for women's rights in Portugal, known for her involvement with the Plataforma Portuguesa para os Direitos das Mulheres. She has been vocal about systemic issues regarding the legal treatment of sexual violence cases, particularly highlighting the inadequacies in protective measures for victims. Recently, she gained attention for her role in promoting a letter that criticized the judicial decisions surrounding a case of alleged sexual assault involving three young men and a 16-year-old girl in Loures, calling for more stringent legal frameworks to prevent such crimes.
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Recent news mentions
Maria João Faustino is one of the authors of the book and confirmed the identity of Inês Bichão.
Denúncia sobre assédio na IL foi partilhada há quase dois anos na Feira do Livro | João Cotrim Figueiredo
Portugal· 2026-01-15
Maria João Faustino is one of the responsible individuals for the letter addressing the judicial decision regarding the case of alleged sexual violence.
Tribunal justifica medidas de coacção aplicadas a jovens suspeitos de violação | JustiçaPortugal· 2025-04-01