The problem of child sexual abuse has attracted a great deal of attention in recent years. Media has reported numerous cases in which persons in positions of trust – fathers, relatives, day care providers, and founders of children's homes - have been accused (and in some cases convicted) of molesting children under their care. In addition, pedophiles have reportedly lured child victims into abusive situations. Such evidences state that the problem of child sexual abuse in Nepal is alarmingly serious. Child sexual abuse is any use of children for sexual gratification of adults or peers. According to UNICEF, it is the involvement of a child in sexual activity to which he or she is unable to give informed consent (may not fully comprehend), or for which the child is not developmentally prepared and cannot give consent, or which violates the laws or social taboos of society. Often children will say they are being abused, but in indirect ways. If you are getting a message from your child that makes you uncomfortable, look into the situation immediately. Physical signs of sexual abuse are not common. Any redness, rashes or swelling in the genital area, urinary tract infections or other such symptoms should be carefully investigated. Also, physical problems associated with anxiety, such as chronic stomach pain or headaches, may occur. Emotional and behavioral signals are more common. These can run from “too perfect” behavior, to withdrawal and depression, to unexplained anger and rebellion.
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