Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services received and attended to a total of 266 cases in March 2022.
Violence against Children:
- A total of 126 cases were reported to and attended regarding violence against children in March 2022.
- The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of sexual abuse, of which 40 cases were reported during this period.
- Other cases reported in this category involve, 27 cases of physical abuse, 26 cases of neglect, 20 cases of emotional abuse, 4 cases of witness to domestic violence, 3 cases of exploitation, 3 cases of commercial exploitation/ child labor and 3 cases of victims of bullying and harassment.
Gender based violence and Domestic violence:
- A total of 31 cases involving gender-based violence and domestic violence were reported to and attended in March 2022.
- The most frequently reported cases involve 11 cases of physical violence/ abuse.
- Other cases reported in this category involve 10 cases of emotional abuse/ verbal abuse, 4 case of sexual violence/ abuse, 4 cases of neglect, 1 case of sexual harassment and 1 case of intimidating.
Family Issues:
- A total of 39 cases were reported to and attended in this category in March 2022.
- Reports include 21 cases of parenting issues, 16 cases of custody access and 2 cases of maintenance.
Care and support for elderly and persons with disabilities:
- A total of 28 cases were reported to and attended in this category in March 2022.
- Reports include 22 cases of care and support for persons with disabilities and 6 cases of care and support to the elderly.
Child rights violations:
- A total of 6 case was reported to and attended in this category in March 2022.
- Reports include 2 cases of acquiring NID card/ passport/ birth certificate, 1 case of birth registration, 1 case of refusal to vaccinate children, 1 case of refusal to access to education and 1 case of refusal to send children to school.
Behavioral problems:
- A total of 9 cases were reported to and attended regarding behavioral problems in March 2022.
- Reports include 7 cases of temper tantrums, 2 cases of refusal to attend school.
Self-harm and Suicidal behavior:
- A total of 23 cases regarding self-harm and suicidal behavior were reported to and attended in March 2022.
Children in conflict with law:
- A total of 4 cases was reported to and attended in this category in March 2022.
- Reports include 1 case of physical assault.
Children under State care, Fostered and Reintegrated:
- There are a total of 200 children under state care as of March 2022.
- 12 child was taken into state care, 1 child was reintegrated with family, and 4 children were fostered.
27 April 2022