Issue at preschool level

CHILDREN with vulnerable backgrounds, such as those with disabilities or who grow up in poverty, are significantly more likely than their peers to become victims of bullying, says Phenny Kakama, a senior child protection specialist at the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) Malaysia. “Bullying is aggressive and intentional behaviour…

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Child sexual abuse at critical level, minister says

Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Yohana Susana Yembise said on Thursday that child abuse was at a critical level, particularly in regard to sexual abuse. “Violence toward children is increasing everywhere. Indonesia is facing an emergency over violence against children,” said Yohana as quoted by kompas.com. This horrendous leaves…

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