Violence against children in Nigeria has increased by 5% in five years – Report
Nigeria recorded a 5% increase in cases of violence against children between 2016 and 2021, according to the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), developed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
The survey found that 90% of children aged 1-14 experienced at least one form of violent discipline from caregivers in 2021.
Implemented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the survey also found that Cross River and Imo States had the highest level of violent discipline at 99%, while Sokoto had the lowest level of violent discipline at 62%. percent.
With regard to child labor, the survey recorded a reduction of 19% in the same year under study, as 50% of children aged 5 to 17 were victims of child labor. children in 2016, reduced to 30% in 2021.
He said the lowest proportions of children engaged in child labor are in Lagos (10%) and Ondo (9%), while the highest proportions are in Bauchi (55%) and Katsina (50%). ).
The survey was launched on Tuesday alongside the National Immunization Coverage Survey (NIC) report by the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, who was represented by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning , Zainab Ahmed.
MICS surveyMICS is a household survey developed by UNICEF to help countries fill data gaps for monitoring human development indicators in general and the situation of children and women in particular.
It has evolved over the years to meet changing data needs, growing from 28 indicators in its first cycle in 1999 to 200 in its current sixth cycle.
The NBS has set up the MICS which provides data on child mortality, health, nutrition, education, child and social protection, women's health and empowerment, water, l sanitation and hygiene, while the NICS assesses immunization coverage provided by health systems.
Indicators produced for the first time include social transfer, household energy use, child functioning and foundational learning skills.
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Nigeria recorded a 5% increase in cases of violence against children between 2016 and 2021, according to the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), developed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
The survey found that 90% of children aged 1-14 experienced at least one form of violent discipline from caregivers in 2021.
Implemented by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the survey also found that Cross River and Imo States had the highest level of violent discipline at 99%, while Sokoto had the lowest level of violent discipline at 62%. percent.
With regard to child labor, the survey recorded a reduction of 19% in the same year under study, as 50% of children aged 5 to 17 were victims of child labor. children in 2016, reduced to 30% in 2021.
He said the lowest proportions of children engaged in child labor are in Lagos (10%) and Ondo (9%), while the highest proportions are in Bauchi (55%) and Katsina (50%). ).
The survey was launched on Tuesday alongside the National Immunization Coverage Survey (NIC) report by the Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, who was represented by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning , Zainab Ahmed.
MICS surveyMICS is a household survey developed by UNICEF to help countries fill data gaps for monitoring human development indicators in general and the situation of children and women in particular.
It has evolved over the years to meet changing data needs, growing from 28 indicators in its first cycle in 1999 to 200 in its current sixth cycle.
The NBS has set up the MICS which provides data on child mortality, health, nutrition, education, child and social protection, women's health and empowerment, water, l sanitation and hygiene, while the NICS assesses immunization coverage provided by health systems.
Indicators produced for the first time include social transfer, household energy use, child functioning and foundational learning skills.
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