ISLAMABAD: Unicef on Friday expressed its deep shock at the abuse of a four-year-old girl and her mother in Kashmore.
“UNICEF strongly condemns this vicious attack on a child,” said the UN body’s representative in Pakistan, Aida Girma.
“We offer our deepest sympathy to the family affected by this horrific act and share hopes for her full recovery,” she said.
The UN specialised agency is supporting the Child Protection Authority and social welfare officers in Kashmore and Larkana to ensure that appropriate support and services are extended to the child and her family.
“While it is encouraging to see that police managed to rescue the child and arrest one of the alleged perpetrators, greater efforts must be made to develop mechanisms that help prevent sexual abuse against children.
“We need to make sure that victims can access appropriate counselling and treatment, and that perpetrators are held accountable,” added Ms Girma.
She said that every child had the right to be protected from all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse and Unicef would continue to work with federal, provincial authorities and communities to put in place effective preventive mechanisms and improve the safety of children.
Published in Dawn, November 14th, 2020
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