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Abuse of elder generation: are we doing enough to prevent it?

To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the issue has been brought under international focus, with the people of the region saying more should be done to safeguard senior generations.…

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Qatar’s Aman Centre holds child helplines conference

The event coincides with the International Day of Child Helplines, observed by the International Organisation of Child Helplines on May 17. Qatar’s Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman) hosted the…

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News

Qatar arrests ‘angry customer’ filmed attacking delivery driver

Qatar’s ministry of interior has revealed it has taken legal action against the customer and arrested him. A man has been arrested after a viral video showed the moment in…

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Protection or privacy: Should Apple scan your iPhone for child abuse content?

Apple’s announcement was met with mixed reactions over privacy concerns. Earlier this week, Doha News reported on Apple’s plans to introduce a child abuse detection system in its iCloud feature.…

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The Round up

The Round Up 21 March 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp today: Qatar’s historic new labour reforms finally come into effect @ILOQatar Investigation opens after mother exposes sexual abuse at nursery Qatar spokesperson slams Israel @Lolwah_Alkhater Qatar to…

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Investigation launched after mother exposes sexual abuse at Doha-based nursery

Due to the sensitive and legal nature of this report, Doha News will refrain from naming any parties involved. A devastated mother took to Instagram on March 17 to blow…

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Dutch postponement of Qatar trade mission: political or humanitarian?

The decision to postpone the trade mission comes amid ongoing anti-Arab sentiment in Dutch political discourse as the countr gears up for upcoming elections A Dutch sports and business trade…

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Family Life

Youth-focused initiative to help domestic abuse victims

In an effort to support youth, Qatar Museums (QM) and the Protection and Social Rehabilitation Center (AMAN) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to rehabilitate and reintegrate young domestic…

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News

Qatar untouched by ‘sex-for-flight’ scandal, Philippines ambassador says

As allegations surface that the Philippines government is not doing enough to protect its female expats from sexual abuse in the Middle East, the embassy in Doha has said such…

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