Country Suriname
Year 2017
Type of Measure Research and statistical data > Violence against children survey
Form of Violence Violence against women and girls

Brief Description


In December 2017, the results of the first nationwide study on violence against children was presented to the Parliament. The study collected disaggregated data, which not only identified children who are in high risk situations, but also provided important input for stronger targeting of programs on identified vulnerable groups.

Source of Information

Suriname's submission for National Review for Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action, Beijing+25, 2019, p.16

For more information: Violence against children in Suriname