Violence against children soars despite strong laws

Violence against children soars despite strong laws

The shocking reports of children dying at the hands of their caregivers are a reflection of deeper societal ills.

Santo Domingo.- In the face of recent cases that have shocked the country for accidental or violent deaths of children and adolescents, in circumstances still under investigation, the National Council for Children and Adolescents (CONANI) makes an urgent appeal to Dominican society to actively protect this population and not ignore warning signs that indicate risks of violation of rights. “Children and adolescents are the responsibility of every…

UN child rights envoy to visit PNG amid escalating violence against children

One of the United Nations’ most senior child rights envoys is set to visit Papua New Guinea for high-level talks amid rising concern over violence against children, historically low vaccination rates, and persistent malnutrition. The post UN child rights envoy to visit PNG amid escalating violence against children appeared first on Post Courier.