THE MOST EVIL FATHER FROM ZIMBABWE

MELODY ZEKEY

Zimbabweans have been left shocked after a video surfaced on social media of a father beating his son with a stick. What was more disturbing is that the father was stepping on the young boy’s neck. The father was continuously asking the boy where the money was. The amount of money was not clear however, others say it was $1. Netizens called on the relevant authorities to investigate and take action on the man, woman and other who were involved in the assault.

Zimbabwe’s children have the right to be protected against violence, sexual and economic exploitation, child labour, neglect, and all other forms of abuse under the Constitution. Several forms of violence against children are prevalent in Zimbabwe. Almost two out of every three children experience some form of violent discipline—nearly one-third of children as young as five up to 17 years are working. More than one out of ten children are working under hazardous conditions.

Many children in Zimbabwe continue not to grow up safely.
We are all responsible for ensuring our children can grow up free from violence, exploitation and abuse, as parents, caregivers, teachers, health workers, community leaders, religious leaders or government officials. First, we need to prevent violence, exploitation and abuse. And when it occurs, we must provide children affected with the required support to rebuild their lives so that they can go on with their future.

Violence against children can be physical, emotional or sexual. And in many cases, children suffer at the hands of the people they trust.

No matter the circumstance, every child has the right to be protected from violence, exploitation and abuse. Protecting children means, protecting their physical, mental and psychosocial needs to safeguard their future.
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