Tag: Child Violence

Alarming Rise in Violence and Child Recruitment in the Democratic Republic of Congo, UN Reports
Additionally, cases of gang rapes of girls have been reported in both Goma and Bukavu, reflecting a chilling reality for the civilian population. Related: UN Warns of Dire Situation for Children in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo The United Nations has issued a warning about the increase in human rights violations in the Democratic […]
February 24, 2025

Zambia: UN Envoy Raises Alarm Over Child Violence
On Monday, United Nations (UN) Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children Najat Maalla expressed concern that violence against children remains a daily reality for many children in Zambia, despite the country having progressive laws and policies to protect them. RELATED: Zambia: President for Help to Tackle Children’s Challenges, UN “Despite having progressive […]