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Child Abuse Evident In Prosperous Families Too: Minister
NDTV
Union minister Smriti Irani said there is a presumption amongst many that child abuse is limited to families that are poor.
There is a presumption amongst many that child abuse is limited to families that are poor, but in reality, it is as much evident in prosperous families too, Union minister Smriti Irani said on Sunday.
Addressing the National Workshop on Child Rights with Emphasis on Preventive Aspects of Child Protection Issues, Ms Irani urged the participants to look into abuse that happens in prosperous families, that happens in powerful organizations and that happens in childcare institutions.
"And how can we not as administrators, but as citizens find solutions," the Union Women and Child Development minister told the participants that consisted of NGOs, government officials among others.
She said the best test of a democracy is if, "we as citizens, we as a nation can deliver justice to all children".