SOCIETY — April 4, 2026
Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Handles 14,594 Child Protection Cases in 1404
Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs handled 14,594 child protection cases across 23 categories in solar year 1404 and raised awareness among 404,207 children and families. It also established 20 new child protection committees, increasing the nationwide total to 204.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — corroborated by Ariana News — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs handled 14,594 child protection cases in the solar year 1404, the ministry's Child Protection Presidency reported. The cases, involving vulnerable children, were categorized into 23 different types.
The ministry conducted awareness programs that reached 404,207 children and family members. Topics included child rights, dangers from explosives, environmental preservation and other issues related to child protection.
In addition, the ministry established 20 new child protection committees at district levels in provincial centers during 1404. This brought the total number of active child protection committees nationwide to 204, operating across districts throughout the country.
The efforts underscore the ministry's ongoing work to safeguard vulnerable children and promote awareness of protection mechanisms amid various risks.
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Reliability assessment
Two outlets (RTA, Ariana News) corroborate the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs' Child Protection Presidency reporting specific figures on handled cases, awareness programs, and new committees.
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- Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs reports handling 14,594 child protection cases in 1404
- Awareness efforts reached 404,207 individuals
- 20 new district-level committees established
- Committees active in 204 districts
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