http://www.crin.org/docs/Seyaj_Monitoring_2009.doc

A report analysing violations of children's rights in Yemen has been released by national NGO Seyaj for Childhood Protection. The report documents incidents of murder, arrest and detention, beating, physical torture, kidnapping, rape early marriage, sexual exploitation, displacement, neglect, harassment, among other violations.

The data was collected by volunteer researchers in different Yemeni governorates using monitoring forms. The report aims to help develop policies and treatment to reduce violence and crimes against children.

Further information

• Civil society gateway on violence against children
• More on children's rights in Yemen
• More on children's rights in Arabic

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Organisation Contact Details:

Seyaj for Childhood Protection
P.O Box 5642,
Tel: ‏009671257505‏
Email: info@seyaj.org
Website: www.seyaj.org ‎

Last updated 03/08/2010 02:57:44

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