Zainab Alert Receives 683 Fake Cases Among 3,230 Child Violence

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Islamabad: The Ministry of Human Rights’ (MoHR), Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Agency, report has revealed data for the past six months, showing a total of 688 open cases of violence, including 3,230 child-related cases and 1,704 cases of violence involving children.
According to the report, 558 cases have been resolved. There were 285 duplicate cases and 683 cases identified as fake. Among the cases received, 2,589 involved male children, with the following age distribution:
0-5 years: 2,820 cases
5-10 years: 261 cases
10-15 years: 701 cases
15-18 years: 3 cases
Civil society activists are calling on the government to enhance child protection measures and establish special centers in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).
Child rights activist and former NCRC member Dr. Rubina Fareed emphasized the importance of facilitating and protecting children. Psychologist Dr. Bashir Ahmad noted that child abuse can lead to psychological issues and that high-quality protection centers could significantly benefit children by supporting better social and academic performance.
Dr Ahmad also pointed out that cases involving children often include multiple risk factors, such as risks both inside and outside the home.
Domestic abuse is frequently combined with other issues, such as emotional abuse and parental mental health problems. Concerns about other family members, including issues related to domestic abuse and substance misuse, often co-exist with these risks.