According to the Ombudsman, 1818 cases of violence against children were identified in 2020

According to the Public Defender, in terms of the condition of children's rights, the facts of violence against children were still high during the reporting period. According to the ombudsman, in 2020, 1818 cases of violence against children were identified.

"Nevertheless, the targeted state service for children who are the victims of violence has not been introduced so far. Preventing domestic violence against children, protecting and assisting victims is still problematic, for which the timely increase of the staff of social workers and psychologists is crucial. Across the country, there are only 268 social workers and 12 psychologists who have to work with thousands of juveniles with various problems", - the ombudsman said.

According to the report, the prevention of child suicide also remains a challenge. In 2020, there were 14 cases of juvenile suicide and 54 cases of attempted suicide.

For information, Public Defender Nino Lomjaria presents an annual report on the human rights situation in Georgia at the plenary sitting of the Parliament.