The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it has received 3,373 child abuse complaints in the country by 2021.
Udaya Kumara Amarasinghe, Chairman of the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) said in a statement that 598 complaints of child abuse had been reported during the past year. has.
In addition, 1,342 cases of child abuse by the father, 718 cases of abuse by the mother and 191 cases of child abuse by both parents were reported last year.
The Chairman of the National Child Protection Authority further stated that 98 complaints have been received regarding children being abused by teachers and principals and 64 complaints have been received regarding abuse by guardians.
The Chairman pointed out that it is a tragedy that these children are being abused by their parents, guardians and others who are responsible for protecting them.
However, he pointed out that the time has come for all sections of society to act more sensitively and expeditiously to prevent child abuse.
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