An 8-year-old girl, entrusted to a family friend’s care, endures months of severe abuse, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for justice from concerned individuals and organizations.
Hellen Judith Baliraine, a social worker accused of subjecting the child to torture and neglect, was exposed when the child was brought to Bugembe Health Centre IV for medical assistance.
Prompt action by health officials and law enforcement led to Baliraine’s arrest.
As the child receives care and support from Upendo Ministries, scrutiny falls on Baliraine’s husband for allegedly enabling the abuse.
Calls for his arrest intensify, highlighting the importance of community vigilance and collective efforts to protect vulnerable children.
Law enforcement officials emphasize the legal and moral obligation to safeguard children, with the case serving as a stark reminder of the need for continued advocacy and action against child abuse and exploitation in Uganda.
