Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 238 cases in September 2020.
Violence against Children:
- A total of 106 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children in September 2020.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of sexual abuse, of which 44 cases were reported during this period.
- Other forms of violence against children include 29 cases of negligence, 16 cases of physical abuse, 7 cases of witness to domestic violence, 5 cases of emotional abuse, 2 cases of victims of cyber bullying, 2 cases of victims of bullying and harassment and 1 case of exploitation.
Behavioral problems:
- A total of 10 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioral problems of children in September 2020.
- Reports include 4 cases of refusal to attend school and 3 cases of running away.
Child rights violations:
- A total of 10 cases were reported to and attended in this category in September 2020.
- Reports include 7 cases of refusal to vaccinate children, 2 cases of denial of birth registration and 1 case of refusal of access to healthcare / medical.
Children in conflict with the law:
- A total of 2 cases of this category were reported to and attended in September 2020.
Family Issues:
- A total of 24 cases were reported to and attended in this category in September 2020.
- Reports include 15 cases of custody or access, 6 cases of child maintenance and 3 cases of parenting issues,
Gender based violence and Domestic violence:
- A total of 46 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in September 2020.
- The most frequently reported cases involve 29 cases of physical abuse.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 8 cases of emotional abuse 3 cases of sexual abuse, 3 cases of negligence, 2 cases of controlling behavior, 1 case of economic and financial abuse.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities:
- A total of 32 cases were reported to and attended in this category in September 2020.
- Reports include 21 cases of care support for persons with disabilities and 11 cases of care and support to the elderly.
Self-harm and Suicidal behavior:
- 8 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in September 2020.
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