Ministry of Gender and Family received and attended to a total of 208 cases in October 2018.
Violence against children
- A total of 106 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 51 percent of the total cases received and attended in October 2018.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of sexual abuse, of which 36 cases were reported during this period.
- Other forms of violence against children include 26 cases of negligence, 24 cases of physical violence, 7 cases of witness to domestic violence, 5 cases of emotional abuse, 6 cases of victims of bullying and harassment and 2 cases of victims of cyber bullying.
Child rights violations
- A total of 6 cases were reported to and attended regarding child rights violations in October 2018.
- Reports include 3 cases of refusal of access to education, 2 cases of denial of birth registration and 1 case of refusal to acquire NID card or passport or birth certificate.
Family issues
- A total of 22 cases were reported to and attended in this category in October 2018.
- Reports include 8 cases of custody or access, 6 cases of parenting issues and 3 cases of child maintenance.
Children in conflict with the law
- A total of 11 cases were reported to and attended regarding children in conflict with the law in October 2018.
- Reports include 5 cases of theft, 1 case of physical assault and aggression and 1 case of drug possession.
Behavioural problems of children
- A total of 10 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioural problems of children in October 2018.
- Reports include 4 cases of refusal to attend school, 2 cases of running away and 2 cases of perpetrators of bullying and harassment.
Gender based violence and domestic violence
- A total of 29 cases involving gender based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in October 2018.
- The most frequently reported cases involve forms of physical abuse, of which 14 cases were reported during this period.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 7 cases of emotional or verbal abuse, 2 cases of controlling behaviour, 2 cases of economic and financial abuse, 2 cases of sexual abuse, 1 case of sexual harassment and 1 case of rape.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities
- A total of 14 cases were reported to and attended in this category in October 2018.
- Reports include 7 cases regarding care and support to persons with disabilities and 7 cases related to care and support for elderly.
Suicidal behavior/ thoughts
- 10 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in October 2018.
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