Violence against children and ways to reduce it in Afghanistan
Violence against children is one of the serious and widespread problems in Afghanistan, which has profound negative consequences on the physical, mental and social development of children. This violence can appear in different forms such as physical, mental, sexual violence, and even neglect and abuse of children. Several factors such as poverty, war, illiteracy, false cultural beliefs, weak laws and support institutions, and the lack of awareness of parents and society contribute to the spread of violence against children.
Strategies to reduce violence against children in Afghanistan
To reduce this problem, the following solutions can be effective:
1. Public awareness and education
• Holding educational programs about children’s rights in schools, mosques and local communities.
• Raising parents’ awareness about the importance of positive behavior with children and the negative consequences of violence.
• Production and distribution of media content in the form of radio, television, and social networks for culture building.
2. Strengthening the laws and enforcement of justice
• Enact and strengthen laws that specifically protect children from violence.
• Firmly dealing with people who commit violence against children.
• Establishing regulatory institutions to ensure the implementation of laws related to children’s rights.
3. Support for injured children
• Establishing counseling and rehabilitation centers for children who are victims of violence.
• Providing psychological and support services to improve the mental and psychological condition of children.
• Strengthening non-governmental organizations and support institutions that work to protect children.
4. Reducing poverty and unemployment
• Developing economic opportunities for families to reduce the need for child exploitation.
• Planning to support poor families, especially families whose children are exposed to violence.
5. Improving the educational system
• Providing children with equal access to education and preventing school dropouts, especially for girls.
• Teaching life skills and solving conflicts without using violence in schools.
6. International cooperation
• Attracting the support of international organizations for programs to combat violence against children.
• Using the experiences and successful methods of other countries in this
