Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 283 cases in December 2019.
Violence against children
- A total of 134 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children in December 2019.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of negligence, of which 66 cases were reported during this period.
- Other forms of violence against children include 27 cases of sexual abuse, 15 cases of physical abuse, 14 cases of emotional abuse, 8 cases of witness to domestic violence and 4 cases of exploitation.
Child rights violations
- A total of 17 cases were reported to and attended in this category in December 2019.
- Reports include 7 cases of refusal to vaccinate children, 6 cases of refusal of access to education, 2 cases of denial of birth registration, 1 case of violation of right to health care and medical, and 1 case of forced child marriage.
Family issues
- A total of 30 cases were reported to and attended in this category in December 2019.
- Reports include 20 cases of custody or access, 9 cases of parenting issues and 1 case of child maintenance.
Children in conflict with the law
- A total of 9 cases were reported to and attended in this category in December 2019.
- Reports include 1 case of disobedience, 1 case of drug use, and 1 case of vandalism and damage to property.
Behavioral problems of children
- A total of 13 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioral problems of children in December 2019.
- Reports include 7 cases of running away.
Gender based violence and domestic violence
- A total of 44 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in December 2019.
- The most frequently reported cases involve forms of physical abuse, of which 18 cases were reported during this period.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 11 cases of emotional or verbal abuse, 6 cases of intimidation, 2 cases of negligence, 2 cases of rape, 1 case of sexual abuse, 1 case stalking, 1 case sexual harassment, 1 case of withholding or damage to property and 1 case of controlling behavior.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities
- A total of 33 cases were reported to and attended in this category in December 2019.
- Reports include 27 cases regarding care and support to persons with disabilities and 6 cases related to care and support to elderly.
Suicidal behavior/ thoughts
- 3 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in December 2019.
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