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The Children’s Act, which came into force in 1996, enables police, community leaders, and local officials to handle infringements of children’s rights. But experts say the law is not an adequate deterrent in cases where parents do not provide for their children.
Activists Call for Measures to Combat Child Neglect
11 Nov 2019, 18:00 Comments 332 Views Gulu, Uganda Human rights Crime Local government Interview
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breakdown in social fabrics
child abuse
emotional, social, educational and safety needs
safeguard children against neglect.
supervision, clothing, nutrition
the failure to provide adequate health care
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Uganda Human Rights Commission –UHRC
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