Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 243 cases in January 2020.
Violence against children
- A total of 121 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children in January 2020.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of sexual abuse, of which 48 cases were reported during this period.
- Other forms of violence against children include 43 cases of negligence, 15 cases of physical abuse, 9 cases of emotional abuse, 4 cases of bullying and harassment and 2 cases of witness to domestic violence.
Child rights violations
- A total of 16 cases were reported to and attended in this category in January 2020.
- Reports include 11 cases of refusal of access to education, 3 cases of refusal to vaccinate children and 2 cases of violation of right to health care and medical.
Family issues
- A total of 23 cases were reported to and attended in this category in January 2020.
- Reports include 11 cases of custody or access, 6 cases of parenting issues and 6 cases of child maintenance.
Children in conflict with the law
- A total of 4 cases were reported to and attended in this category in January 2020.
Behavioral problems of children
- A total of 9 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioral problems of children in January 2020.
- Reports include 3 cases of running away and 3 cases of refusal to attend school.
Gender based violence and domestic violence
- A total of 34 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in January 2020.
- The most frequently reported cases involve forms of physical abuse, of which 13 cases were reported during this period.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 8 cases of emotional or verbal abuse, 6 cases of sexual abuse, 3 cases of rape, 2 cases of intimidation, 1 case of controlling behavior and 1 case of negligence.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities
- A total of 30 cases were reported to and attended in this category in January 2020.
- Reports include 21 cases regarding care and support to persons with disabilities and 9 cases related to care and support to elderly.
Suicidal behavior/ thoughts
- 6 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in January 2020.
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