Fiji: 'Child abuse on the rise' -- and men are warned (exclusively) to stop it

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'THE Fiji Women's Crisis Centre is concerned at the increasing rate of child abuse cases in the west.

According to centre officials, a total of 17 incidents have been recorded so far this year compared to 11 registered at the end of last year.

Centre co-ordinator Shamima Ali urged members of the public, especially men, to be responsible and to respect children.

"Any child who is being abused sexually or otherwise is required to contact the centre or the police," Ms Ali said.

"People should support women and children who are in this situation. And men, please, change your abusive behaviour and treat women and girls as equal human beings and respect them."'