Since the outbreak of Covid-19, there has been an increase incases of sexual abuse among children (Photo: Shutterstock)Since the outbreak of Covid-19, there have been at least 63 new cases of sexual abuse among children every month. A study carried out by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection revealed that 12 out of 100 victims of sexual abuse reported the incidents. In a report by The Standard, it emerged that despite the increasing number of sexual abuse cases among children, very little is being done to prosecute offenders and help victims to heal. Ali pointed out that there has been no provision made to get well-trained child protection workers on the part of the government. Follow up on victims of abuse is close to non-existent and social workers rely on victims coming to them.

Source: Standard Digital January 25, 2021 08:26 UTC