Violence against children carries a huge cost for Africa: governments need to act urgently
EVERY day, millions of children experience violence in one form or another. It is a global problem that cuts across colour, class, educational status, income, ethnicity and origin. RONGEDZAYI FAMBASAYI, Doctoral Researcher: Faculty of Law, North-West University It has immediate, long term and irreparable impacts on the life, survival, physical and psychosocial development and well-being of children. Violence against children also has financial implications for families and the state. The scale of violence against children, including recent forms such as cyberbullying and online abuse, is worrying. The impact of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and closure of schools has also exposed children…
