South Africa Should Address Violence Against Children

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image People protesting against the abuse of girls, Durban, South Africa, April 1, 2025. © 2025 Rajesh Jantilal/AFP via Getty Images As South Africa commemorates Child Protection Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the safety and wellbeing of children, a recent spate of violent attacks highlights how children in the country are still often left unprotected.Despite legislation that protects the rights of children, including the constitution, the Children’s Act and the National Plan of Action for Children, reported cases of violence against children in South…

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