NSU Research Contributions
Title : Child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: a brutal reality
Authors : Mosharop Hossian, Md Utba Rashid, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ) | Volume Number: 40 | Publication Year : 2021 |
| Index: other (PubMed) | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Pan African Medical Center for Public Health Research and Information (a Non-governmental Organization) |
| Pages : 3 | ||
| ISSN (Online): 1937-8688 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG5 Gender Equality SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Reduce violence and related deaths End abuse, trafficking and violence against children Promote rule of law and equal access to justice Eliminate violence against women and girls |
| Impact statement: This article highlights a "brutal reality" in Bangladesh, where child abuse, particularly rape and online harassment, has escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that nearly 89% of children have experienced violence from caregivers and that online harassment has increased 3.5 times compared to pre-pandemic levels. The authors argue that current laws and the judicial system are inadequate, calling for policymakers to initiate realistic interventions, such as amending the Digital Security Act to address pedophilia and launching mass media campaigns to reform social views and encourage the reporting of child violence. | Collaboration: NGO | Keywords: Child abuse, COVID-19, Bangladesh |
