Student sexual abuse cases

Concerns about increase in student sexual abuse cases in Vanuatu

Obed says the issue is not only undermining the concerned students, but it is an abuse of the good profession.

“I am requesting parents, community leaders and the general public to take a proactive measure to encourage children, especially girls, to consider their education as a prime investment for the good of this nation”

Obed also stressed that through the existence of the Child Protection Policy, parents and community leaders are encouraged to report cases of child abuse, especially sexual abuse to authorities so that perpetrators are prosecuted.