The Mozambican government provided psychosocial support to more than 3,300 children who were victims of violence, including cases of child marriage, between 2023 and 2026, as part of its child protection and rights promotion programme.
According to the Mozambique Information Agency (AIM), the figures were presented by Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Action Ivete Alane at the opening of the 8th National Children's Parliament Session, being held in Maputo.
Over the same period, approximately 2.5 million children were vaccinated, around 1.5 million benefited from nutritional interventions, and roughly six million received deworming treatment.
In the area of health and nutrition, 72,000 children and 19,000 women of childbearing age were assessed, while 91% of children diagnosed with chronic malnutrition recovered. Under social protection measures, 137,000 children received assistance through the child support grant.
The measures form part of the government's response to concerns raised during the previous Children's Parliament session held in 2023, at which 14 recommendations were put forward covering education, health, nutrition, protection from violence, inclusion of children with disabilities, combating child labour, access to water and sanitation, safety, and the environment.
Minister Alane argued that children's participation must continue to be factored into the formulation of public policy, stressing the importance of listening to their concerns and proposals. 'You have the right to participate, but the responsibility for ensuring your protection and your rights lies, first and foremost, with families, society and the State,' she said.
The president of the Children's Parliament, Elijas de Frank Caetano, drew attention to the challenges still affecting many children across the country, including limited access to schools, a shortage of school supplies, child labour, hunger, violence, and child marriage.
The 8th National Children's Parliament Session is being held on 2 and 3 September 2026 at the Assembly of the Republic, bringing together 114 child deputies from all provinces of the country.
Source: Diário Económico
Original article: https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/2026/09/03/economia/banca/governo-apoiou-mais-de-3300-criancas-vitimas-de-violencia/
