Ministry of Gender and Family has received and attended to a total of 238 cases in April 2018.
A total of 116 cases were attended regarding violence against children, which amounts to 49% of the total cases received and attended in April 2018, according to statistics of Gender Ministry. The most frequently reported cases in this category involve cases of neglect, of which 44 cases were reported during this period. The statistics revealed that other forms of violence against children include 35 cases of sexual abuse, 16 cases of physical violence, 11 cases of emotional abuse, 5 cases of bullying and harassment, 2 cases of witness to domestic violence and 2 cases of cyberbullying.
Moreover, a total of 6 cases were attended regarding child rights violations in April 2018, reports including 3 cases of refusal for access to education and 3 cases of violation of right to shelter. In April it received a total of 46 cases of family issues which amounts to 19% of the total cases received, stated Gender Ministry adding it includes 27 cases of custody or access, 14 cases of parenting issues and 5 cases of child maintenance.
Furthermore, according to statistics, total 12 cases were attended regarding children in conflict with the law in April which include 3 cases of physical assault or aggression, 2 cases of theft, 1 case of damage to property and 1 case of drug possession.