Draft:Child abuse in madrasa

Child abuse in elementary Quranic school, known in some regions as madrassas or Quanric, is a concerning issue that has been reported in various regions. Several cases of child sexual abuse and physical abuse have been documented of children attending madrassas. Activists and organisations have worked to expose cases of child abuse and call for action against the perpetrators. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has engaged religious and traditional leaders, as well as government and civil society, in efforts to protect children from various forms of abuse, including child marriage, violent corporal punishment, domestic abuse, and child labour.

Bangladesh
Qawmi madrasa

Egypt
Kuttab

Indonesia
Pesantren

Surau

Iran
Nezamiyeh

Hawza

Malaysia
Surau

Morocco
Zawiya (institution)

Pakistan
In Pakistan, a high-profile case in Lahore involving a madrasa student and a religious leader garnered significant attention, shedding light on the issue. Investigations and police reports have uncovered allegations of sexual harassment, rape, and physical abuse by Islamic clerics teaching at madrassas. There have been calls for reform and action against the perpetration of abuse.

Singapore
Surau

United Kingdom
In the UK, there have been claims of child abuse in madrassas. Local authorities have been asked to provide information on the number of cases, indicating a rise in reported incidents. Efforts have been made to address the issue, with calls for reform and improved safeguards within madrassas.

Yemen
Child abuse and exploitation of Talibé children in Quranic schools in Senegal have been documented by organizations such as Human Rights Watch. These abuses include physical abuse, beatings, sexual abuse, and neglect.