Seodaemun-gu Establishes Online Reporting Window for Child Rights Protection

Discovering Cases of Rights Violations Against Children in Crisis Situations and Increasing Possibility of Relief...Anyone Can Easily Apply Through the Old Website (Gumin Participation → Child Rights Violation Reporter)

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Amid a series of child abuse cases that have sparked national outrage recently, Seodaemun-gu has attracted attention by establishing an online channel where child rights violations can be reported or help can be requested.

Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) has created a ‘Child Rights Protection Reporting Window’ on its official website to actively identify potential child rights violations and promptly connect victims to relief services.

The district promoted this initiative as part of the UNICEF Child-Friendly City project to strengthen the public responsibility of local governments for children in need of protection.

Any child or adult who suspects, witnesses, or experiences child rights violations can report related information and request medical services, administrative support, or report abusive institutions through the Seodaemun-gu website (Citizen Participation → Child Rights Violation Reporter).

Reports can be submitted directly on the website or by downloading and filling out the ‘Child Rights Counseling and Reporting Application Form’ and sending it via email (hryu11@sdm.go.kr). It is also possible to apply by phone through the Child and Youth Division and Child Rights Ombudsperson at Seodaemun-gu Office.

The district reviews the submitted cases and connects them to relevant specialized agencies such as the police and child protection organizations. Once overall child protection duties are transferred to local governments in the future, integrated processes including identification, investigation, monitoring, and relief of child rights violations will be conducted.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin of Seodaemun-gu stated, “Situations where children’s survival, protection, development, and participation are not guaranteed?including severe domestic violence or child abuse, health damage caused by asbestos, threats to school routes, digital sex trafficking, and lack of educational and protective facilities for children with disabilities?are all considered child rights violations. We urge any child or adult who has experienced or is aware of such facts not to hesitate to apply.”

He added, “We hope that the Child Rights Violation Reporter corner will facilitate the easy discovery of suspected child abuse cases and serve as an opportunity to improve policies or systems that infringe on children’s rights.”

Seodaemun-gu plans to produce and distribute related promotional materials to encourage active participation from citizens.

Seodaemun-gu is the first local government to adopt ‘Strengthening Public Responsibility for Child Rights Protection and Prevention of Rights Violations’ as a major policy this year and is implementing various projects such as special lectures for parents on banning corporal punishment, training non-violent parenting instructors, child rights theater performances, and child rights monitoring.

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