Activists Call for Measures to Combat Child Neglect

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Activists Call for Measures to Combat Child Neglect

11 Nov 2019, 18:00 Comments 520 Views Gulu, Uganda Human rights Crime Local government Interview

Some of the neglected children playing at St. Jude Children's Home - Photo by Dominic Ochola

In short
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.

Tagged with: 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

Mentioned: Uganda Human Rights Commission –UHRC

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