Advocating The Rights Of Children (ARC)

After Ibthihaal

Ibthihaal Mohamed was physically and psychologically harmed by different individuals on different occasions, for a long period of time, a high-ranking police officer said.

No red flags in death of infant under state care

Mohamed Shakeeb, executive coordinator at the gender ministry, said the authorities have not learned of any suspicious incidents related to the death. The police investigation will determine if negligence by staff at the Fiyavathi children’s home was to blame, he said.

Child rights NGO partners with British High Commission for campaign to empower girls

“Through this partnership, ARC aims to invest in girls through practical skills development sessions to increase their capacity to compete for scholarships and job opportunities, and to enter careers that are non-traditional and that involve decision-making roles,” local NGO Advocating the Rights of Children explained.

80-year-old man arrested on charges of sexually abusing eight-year-old girl

Local NGO Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) has meanwhile expressed concern with the “hidden epidemic of child abuse that continues unabated in the country”. A total of 339 cases of child abuse were reported from January to June this year, ARC noted, which represented a significant increase compared to the 423 cases reported during the whole of 2014.

ARC exhibition opened by first lady

Local NGO launches child abuse prevention website

High Court appeal of 15 year-old rape victim’s sentence begins

NGO urges government to address “inadequate” child protection measures

Advocacy group requests government “not delay” reform of child sex abuse laws