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Argentina Marks Child Maltreatment Day With New Appeals To Report Abuse

Officials highlight a free 24-hour helpline to push earlier detection and safer spaces for children.

Overview

  • The nationwide awareness push, which coincides Friday with the International Day against Child Maltreatment, urges people to call Línea 102 for help or to report suspected abuse.
  • Subnaf held a 'Good Treatment Day' session in its Capital office led by Mariana Nallar, who called on schools, hospitals and community groups to create safe settings for children.
  • Hogar María Luisa launched the 'ComproMETETE' campaign in San Martín with journalists and actors urging people not to stay silent and inviting monthly donations to sustain shelter services.
  • UNICEF Argentina data underscore a culture gap, with only 3.7% of adults saying they approve physical punishment while 69.5% admit using it in childrearing.
  • Línea 102 operates nationwide at no cost and in confidence around the clock, fitting into protections under Law 26.061 and enabling earlier intervention in physical, sexual, psychological, neglect and online abuse.