Miriam Medina

Miriam Medina

activist Cabo Verde

Miriam Medina is a writer and activist known for her advocacy against child sexual violence and prostitution in Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Recently, she has raised alarm over the alarming rates of child abuse occurring within the island's hotel networks, emphasizing the need for urgent societal action. During a discussion with students at the Boa Vista Secondary School, as part of a Literature Week event organized by the local municipality, she shared her deep concerns about the emotional scars carried by children affected by abuse, often dismissed by their own families. Medina calls for a community-wide effort to root out these issues and highlights the necessity for dedicated psychological support for students in schools.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,626
Power
6$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Cabo Verde 1 8.00 0.29% +0% 555,987 1,626 $2,100 6$
Totals 1 555,987 1,626 $2,100 6$
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Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Miriam Medina alerts to a concerning situation of child sexual violence and prostitution in Boa Vista. 9

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Escritora denuncia violência sexual infantil na Boa Vista e pede acção urgente