Child abuse is under-reported - Heather Hacker
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Despite Namibia having robust child protection laws and policies, child abuse is not widely reported and remains a significant challenge, says Children's Advocate Heather Hacker.
There's a growing recognition of widespread child abuse and the risks children face from adults in positions of trust.
Violence threatens children's safety and well-being, and its persistence could potentially lead to the acceptance of physical, sexual, and psychological violence as an inevitable part of childhood, hindering effective resolution of these critical issues.