Democratic Republic of Congo

Answer: The UK raised awareness of the problem of children being accused of witchcraft in the DRC as part of our EU presidency, and we are working with civil society, established Churches and the Congolese Government to push for action to bring those who abuse children to justice. We have supported training on child protection, and we are also making significant contributions to the 2006 UN action plan and the International Committee of the Red Cross appeal, both of which include programmes to protect vulnerable children.

Secondary information

Type: Oral answer to question
Reference: 448 c1375-6
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Abuse International assistance Protection United Nations Religious practice Democratic Republic of the Congo International Red Cross Religious sects Superstition
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