Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 166 cases in November 2018.
Violence against children
- A total of 78 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 47 percent of the total cases received and attended in November 2018.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of negligence, of which 23 cases were reported during this period.
- Other forms of violence against children include 21 cases of sexual abuse, 14 cases of physical violence, 11 cases of emotional abuse, 6 cases of victims of bullying and harassment, 1 case of victims of cyber bullying, 1 case of witness to domestic violence and 1 case of exploitation.
Child rights violations
- A total of 5 cases were reported to and attended regarding child rights violations in November 2018.
- Reports include 2 cases of refusal of access to education, 1 case of denial of birth registration, 1 case of refusal to acquire NID card or passport or birth certificate and 1 case of violation of right to shelter.
Family issues
- A total of 20 cases were reported to and attended in this category in November 2018.
- Reports include 10 cases of parenting issues, 8 cases of custody or access and 2 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 November 2018.
- Reports include 4 cases of theft, 2 cases of drug use and 1 case of physical assault and aggression.
Behavioural problems of children
- A total of 9 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioural problems of children in November 2018.
- Reports include 7 cases of refusal to attend school and 2 cases of running away.
Gender based violence and domestic violence
- A total of 27 cases involving gender based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in November 2018.
- The most frequently reported cases involve forms of physical abuse, of which 12 cases were reported during this period.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 7 cases of emotional or verbal abuse, 3 cases of rape, 2 cases of sexual harassment, 1 case of negligence, 1 case of withholding or damage to property and 1 case of intimidation.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities
- A total of 10 cases were reported to and attended in this category in November 2018.
- Reports include 6 cases related to care and support for elderly and 4 cases regarding care and support to persons with disabilities.
Suicidal behavior/ thoughts
- 6 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in November 2018.
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