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18,756 kid’s rights violations recorded in 2023

By J.Lo

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“Since 2016, these are  top violations committed against children,” Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) executive director Angelo Tapales said Over 18,000 reports of child violations have been documented in the country for 2023,  majority of  cases of rape and acts of lasciviousness.

Based on  records of  Philippine National Police-Women and Children Protection Center,  total of 18,756 reports of child violation were logged for the year 2023. Of this number, 17,304 were “rape and acts of lasciviousness.”

According to him, this month’s 32nd celebration of  National Children’s Month (NCM) is focused on advocating  end to all forms of violence against children.

He also encouraged  public to help  cause by reporting child abuse cases and other forms of violations against minors to  Makabata helpline 1383.

As attached agency of  Department of Social Welfare and Development,  CWC performs  function of formulating policies and monitoring and evaluating  implementation of laws and programs for children below 18 years old.

CWC will launch  4th National Plan of Action for Children, will contain  government’s comprehensive policy on advancing children’s rights to survival, development, protection and participation across  Philippines.

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