The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says the country is still battling with high rates of child abuse despite the passage of the child rights act. Tony Ojukwu, executive secretary
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Dame Pauline Tallen, minister of women affairs, says there is a need for the judiciary and police to support the fight against child abuse. Speaking at the opening ceremony of

Iran has passed a new law criminalising abuse of children — physically or emotionally. According to New York Times, the

“My friend has been abusing his younger cousin,” Isaac Raputa (not real name), narrates to this reporter. “He beats this

Researchers have been able to prove that child abuse affects brain wiring of victims who have suffered it severely.