To promote the well-being and protection of families, advance gender equity, ensure the inclusion and rights of persons with disabilities, and strengthen labour systems through effective policies and partnerships.
The Ministry of Social Development is appealing to members of the public who have information about any cases of child abuse to report these cases to the relevant authorities.
An official of the Child Development Division in the Ministry of Social Development, Lou-Anne Boyde, said that "an uncomfortable family setting could trigger unsatisfactory attitudes among young people".