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Move comes in response to mounting criticism that the high degree of confidentiality has been used to protect pedophiles, silence victims and prevent police from investigating crimes.
The report estimates that 650 million girls and women alive today were married in childhood, about half of them in Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India or Nigeria.
The groom is no more than 11 years old. The incident has once again shed light on the phenomenon of early marriage.
Children numbering up to 484 who have been exposed to abuse are being protected and provided care by Sharjah School Service Department.
A former UN official has been jailed for sexually abusing children in Nepal, officials said Tuesday, following a trial underscoring the country's growing appeal for foreign paedophiles.
A photo of a 6-year-old Syrian girl handcuffed and left outside a house has drawn public ire. According to local media, details have emerged about girl named Maram. In a shocking revelation, it turned out that the 6-year-old girl had been living with her grandparents for years after the death of her parents.
"The strange thing is that incidents like Rizwana usually happen in those houses that are very educated and powerful. Why? Maybe because they know they will get bail easily, there’s no accountability for them.”
Over 2,000 children in the 2-10 age group ran a `marathon` against child abuse. The`marathon` was organised by the Samagra Shiksha and the J&K Sports Council in collaboration with the Jammu University and FM Radio Mirchi at the varsity campus.
"Say NO to child labour. Children belong in schools and loving homes. They are the future and it's our responsibility to safeguard and empower them. Let's lend a helping hand to children in need, our small efforts can make a big difference to their lives
The three teachers, all in their 30s, reportedly told investigators that their treatment of the toddlers was "discipline,” while the director said he had the document signed only to protect privacy of those involved and denied trying to cover up the abuses.