Somalia Posted December 12, 2011 A joint study by UNICEF Child protection and the ministry of family affairs and social development of Somaliland has shown an increased trend of different forms of Child abuses and Violence In many parts of Somaliland, among the major types of child abuses stated in the joint study; i. Children live or work on the streets ii. Violence against children (Home, Schools and on the streets) iii. Children without primary care givers (Orphans) iv. Children with mental or physical disabilities v. Children subjected to traditional harmful practices (Like FGM) vi. Children engaged hazardous or exploitative labor vii. Children in conflict with the la Children live and work on streets increases in number considerably in all main towns of Somaliland Female street children are recently seen in Hargeisa, Berbera and Borama districts that are very prone to be sexually abused This further supports the trend I have been showing of increase sexual violence in the region. I believe it is incumbent on the Somaliland government to work vigorously to stop these heinous acts when it is especially minorities who seem to be more likely to face such abuse at home. Both due to economical and social instability. The secessionist government of the region has not implemented any laws to prevent Female Genital Mutilation even though most of the United Nations considers it barbaric and inhumane. SOURCES Joint Somaliland and UNICEF Study http://www.anppcan.org/newsite/files/file/Rport%20from%20the%20Official%20Launching%20ceremony%20for%20ANPPCAN%20Somaliland%20Chapter.pdf More on Somaliland's "Most Dangerous" Female Genital Mutilation Source of this thread; GenderIndex. http://www.somaliaonline.com/community/showthread.php/60094-Somaliland-s-Female-Mutilation-quot-Most-Dangerous-quot?highlight=genital Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
