Child protection is the prevention and response to situations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence of which children are victims.  IRC provides support to children at risk of suffering or who have suffered harm as a result of abuse.

What are the common cases of abuse or exploitation that children experience?

Cases of abuse are mainly acts of rape, touching, exposure of the child to language of a sexual nature, constant criticism and insults, cruel and degrading treatment, acts of physical violence/physical torture, separation of the child from his parents, the use of children by combatants…

How can you help a child at risk of protection or victim of abuse in Mali?

If you see a child victim of one of these situations, you can inform the competent State services such as the Local Services for the Promotion of Women, Children and Families or the NGOs which provide support. to children in your area.

Are IRC services paid?  and confidential  ?

Absolutely not. At the IRC, child protection cases are handled free of charge. If necessary, contact the IRC in complete confidentiality.

Why report children at risk of protection or victims of abuse  ?

By directing these children who have suffered harmful acts to support services, you will help save lives.

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