Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 272 cases in October 2017.
Violence against children
- A total of 122 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 45 percent of the total cases received and attended in October 2017.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve incidents of neglect. A total of 33 cases were reported in this category.
- Other forms of violence against children include 28 cases of sexual abuse, 25 cases of physical abuse, 15 cases of bullying and harassment, 9 cases of emotional abuse, 9 cases of witness to domestic violence, 2 cases of cyber bullying and harassment and 1 case of exploitation.
Children in conflict with the law
- A total of 18 cases were reported to and attended regarding children in conflict with the law in October 2017.
- Reports include 6 cases of physical assault and aggression, 2 cases of vandalism or deliberate damage to property, 1 case of stealing and 1 case of carrying sharp weapons.
Behavioral problems of children
- A total of 19 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioural problems of children in October 2017.
- Reports include 7 cases of refusal to attend school, 7 cases of temper tantrums and 5 cases of running away.
Child rights violations
- A total of 10 cases were reported to and attended regarding child rights violations in October 2017.
- Reports include 5 cases of refusal for access to education, 2 cases of refusal for access to health care, 1 case of refusal to acquire NID card or passport or birth certificate, 1 case of denial of birth registration and 1 case of violation of right to shelter.
Family issues
- A total of 47 cases were reported to and attended in this category in October 2017.
- Reports include 25 cases of parenting issues, 18 cases of custody or access and 2 cases of child maintenance.
Gender based violence and domestic violence
- A total of 33 cases involving gender based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in October 2017, which amounts to 12 percent of the total cases.
- The most frequently reported cases involve forms of physical abuse, where 17 cases of physical abuse were reported during this period.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 5 cases of intimidation, 5 cases of emotional or verbal abuse, 2 cases of controlling behavior, 1 case of sexual abuse, 1 case of neglect, 1 case of commercial exploitation and 1 case of withholding and damage to property.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities
- A total of 17 cases were reported to and attended in this category in October 2017.
- Reports include 9 cases regarding care and support to persons with disabilities and 8 cases regarding care and support for elderly.
Self-harm and suicidal behavior
- A total of 6 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in October 2017.
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