Indonesia: Covid-19 cases escalating again as violence against children rampant at home during pandemic

Children participate in a rally in Jakarta to spread awareness on the need to prevent violence against children. - The Jakarta Post/Asian News Network

JAKARTA, Nov 21 (The Jakarta Post/ANN): Many children have experienced physical or psychological abuse at home during the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Child Protection Agency (KPAI).

During the 30th anniversary of the Indonesian government’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, KPAI chairman Susanto said the survey had shed light on the state of child protection in the country.