Sexual Violence Cases against Children Worry Kabarole Leaders

Sexual violence against children has been reported on the increase in Kabarole district with most girls being sexually abused by their relatives and cases not reported to the authorities.

Jennifer Kahumuza Project Coordinator Joy for Children her organization carried out a survey during this lock down and found that some girls have been defiled, raped and forced into early marriage in Hakibaale, Karambi, Bukuuku and Kicwamba Sub Counties. She adds that there is also a lot of assault, domestic violence witnessed by children, stress and depression among parents, poverty among others.

According to Kahumuza, due to increasing cases of Violence against Children, they will implement a three years project titled, “Action to End Violence against Children in Schools and Communities”. She says the project address psychosocial challenges in families, skill the children with hands on skills and empowers them to fight the vice.

During a meeting with leaders in Mugusu town council and sub county yesterday, Jamie Kakunguru the Probation officer Kabarole noted that from March to June this year, her office reported 102 domestic violence cases, 25 child neglect, 10 child abandoning, child labor among others.

Mr. Ntenga Moses the Executive Director Joy For Children encouraged leaders to support the project to realize its success if they are to eradicate violence in communities.