Amid a starkly rape allegations, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) wishes to inform the public that it has officially taken lead of the 14-year-old survivor at the center of the recent rape allegation involving a Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The survivor was accompanied by her father to the Ministry, where she was received by the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Division. Following standard child protection procedures, the survivor has since been placed in a safe home, where she is currently receiving protective care and psychosocial support.
This action aligns with the Ministry’s mandate to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of all survivors of abuse, especially minors. A dedicated social worker has been assigned to provide continued support to the child throughout the ongoing investigative process.
The Ministry reiterates its zero-tolerance stance on all forms of Gender-Based Violence and remains committed to ensuring that survivors receive the care and justice they deserve.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops, in close coordination with law enforcement and relevant child protection stakeholders.
