Children's Right International (CRI) has expressed deep concern about the alarming rate at which children are being abused, maltreated and killed in the country in recent times.
It said the increasing reported cases of child abuse such as molestation, ritual murders, defilement, trafficking among others, is a threat to the nation's future and there was the need for a concerted efforts by all stakeholders to halt it.
A statement signed by Mrs Ophelia Antwi Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Co-ordinator of CRI and issued in Kumasi on Tuesday, cited the killing of an eight year old girl by a kenkey seller in Accra and said such a wicked act by Hagar Sakar, the perpetrator, should not be allowed to go unpunished.
The statement said Sakar had demonstrated a callous act, as an elderly woman, and called on the security agencies to apply all the necessary laws to deal with her.
It expressed concern about the increasing number of defilement cases reported daily in the country and wondered whether the punishment given to culprits were not deterrent enough to curb it.
According to the statement most children were also being subjected to all forms of hazardous labour, such as stone cracking, carrying of heavy loads and others, which affect the proper development and growth of the child.
The statement said children were the most vulnerable and needs better affection, security, shelter, food and education that would accelerate their physical, social, mental and moral development for a better future.
It called on parents to be more responsible and provide their children with their basic needs in order to prevent them from falling prey to abuses by unscrupulous people.
Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
We need quality products locally; importing to run top hotels increases cost – Labadi Beach Hotel MD
8 hours -
2024/25 GPL: Basake Holy Stars face tough test against Medeama at CAM Park
8 hours -
Kwahu-Nkwatia development chief advocates for peaceful elections
8 hours -
We must declare state of emergency over galamsey, halt all mining – VLK Djokoto
9 hours -
JL Plantations, WES Trade sign MoU to promote commercial agriculture in Ghana
9 hours -
APSU to host biggest ‘Aponkye K’ event on September 28
9 hours -
Meet the 1st Ghanaian House Manager of Labadi Beach Hotel, now the MD David Eduaful
9 hours -
Ghana’s farming and construction methods destroying the environment – Environmental Expert
9 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Young Apostles, Aduana chase first win in Wechi clash
10 hours -
GPL 24/25: Hearts of Lions seek to inflict first defeat on leaders Gold Stars
11 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Hungry Accra Lions eyefirst win against Nsoatreman FC
11 hours -
CHRI condemns police conduct during Democracy Hub protests, calls for action
11 hours -
Women’s Premier Super Cup: Ampem Darkoa join Dreamz Ladies in final after win over Faith Ladies
11 hours -
Expert discusses causes, effects, and solutions for erectile dysfunction
12 hours -
Gas tanker overturns at Darkuman near Cable and Wireless
12 hours