Society must be more vigilant on paedophilia

We are concerned at a pattern of silence in some institutions in the face of evidence of members abusing or molesting children.

While the passing of laws like the Children Act in 2002 and the Sexual Offences Act in 2006, this country has achieved global recognition for providing increased protection for the young. On paper. The success of programmes like the Orphans and Vulnerable Children cash transfers indicates progress in some areas, while the difficulties victims face in getting laws enforced show where improvement is needed.