Statement by the UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Tomoo Hozumi on the release of children from detention centres - Bangladesh

Statement by the UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Tomoo Hozumi on the release of children from detention centres
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A 15-year-old boy bursts into tears after being reunited with his father upon release from a child detention centre in Tongi, Bangladesh. Over 1,400 children have been released from detention centres in the last year thanks to virtual courts. The photo was taken on 20 May 2020. © UNICEF Bangladesh/2020/Himu
DHAKA/KATHMANDU, 6 May 2021: “UNICEF commends the recent release of 345 children from detention centres in Bangladesh by virtual courts. This marks an important step for children’s access to justice in Bangladesh and places the protection, safety and best interests of children first.

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