U.N. panel slams Japan's response to child abuse, exploitation

A U.N. panel expressed concerns Thursday about "the high level of violence, sexual abuse and exploitation of children" in Japan in the wake of the death of a 10-year-old girl in Chiba Prefecture due to alleged maltreatment.The Committee on the Rights of the Child called on the Japanese government to "prioritize the elimination of all forms of violence against children," including by putting in place effective reporting mechanisms for victims.Abusive father deprived daughter of sleep as well as food before her deathConcerns have been rekindled in Japan over child abuse cases after a 10-year-…READ FULL ARTICLE