Tag Archives: Child Abuse

…Says parents must take responsibility to protect their children from abuse Chief Executive of AFRUCA, a UK-based charity advocating for child protection and anti-trafficking, Debbie Ariyo OBE, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s poor record of rape convictions, lamenting that the country has secured only 64 convictions despite the high rate of child sexual abuse according to an online source. …

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Lagos State has recorded a whooping 2,674 cases of child abuses from rape and physical assault within 16 months, Ministry of Youths and Social Development has authoritatively stated on Tuesday.

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The traditional ruler of Langbasa town in Eti Osa East Local Government Area of Lagos State, His Royal Majesty Oba Hafeez Olakunle Badiru has enjoined children and parents in Lagos State to know their rights as stipulated by the State Government laws. Addressing journalists in Langbasa in an event organised to mark his coronation, the traditional ruler who had handled …

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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has engaged no fewer than 5,000 students from the primary and secondary schools on child rights and child abuse as well as all forms of sexual and domestic violence. The initiative aims to empower them with their roles and responsibilities in handling and preventing such issues, said DSVRT Coordinator, Mrs. …

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