Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 215 cases in March 2021.
Violence against Children:
- A total of 84 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children in March 2021.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of neglect, of which 27 cases were reported during this period.
- Other forms of violence against children include 18 cases of sexual abuse, 17 cases of physical abuse, 13 cases of witness to domestic violence, 4 cases of emotional abuse, 3 cases of victims of bullying and harassment, 1 case of exploitation and 1 case of victims of cyber bullying.
Behavioral problems:
- A total of 14 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioral problems in March 2021.
- Reports include 3 cases of running away, 1 case of refusal to attend school, and 1 case of perpetrators of bullying and harassment.
Child rights violations:
- 1 case of refusal of access to education was reported to and attended in this category in March 2021.
Children in conflict with the law:
- A total of 4 cases of this category were reported to and attended in March 2021.
- Reports include 1 case of physical assault or aggression and 1 case of theft.
Family Issues:
- A total of 27 cases were reported to and attended in this category in March 2021.
- Reports include 14 cases of custody or access, 10 cases of parenting issues and 3 cases of child maintenance.
Gender based violence and domestic violence:
- A total of 47 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in March 2021.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve 22 cases of physical abuse.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 19 cases of emotional or verbal abuse, 2 cases of sexual abuse, 2 cases of sexual harassment, 1 case of negligence and 1 case of stalking.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities:
- A total of 23 cases were reported to and attended in this category in March 2021.
- Reports include 21 cases of care support for persons with disabilities and 2 cases of care and support for elderly.
Self-harm and suicidal behavior:
- 15 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in March 2021.
Children fostered and reintegrated:
- 3 children were reintegrated with families and 1 child was taken to State Care in March 2021.
- 3 children (turned 18) were reintegrated to the society with employment during March 2021.
- There are a total of 222 Children under State Care as of March 2021.
28 April 2021