Critical Review of Report Recommendations for Change

The report's recommendations have raised significant concerns among stakeholders due to their broad and vague nature. There seems to be a disconnect between identified problems and the suggested solutions, lacking specificity and measurable outcomes. It is particularly alarming that there are no performance indicators included to assess progress, rendering the solutions ineffective. Furthermore, an essential omission is the lack of targets for improving data collection. Despite budget allocations from the government for this critical task, there remains a void in direction regarding how to track and report on the alarming rates of violence against women and children. When we fail to gather important data on missing individuals or those harmed, we cannot adequately address these issues. The report suggests some measures, yet without accountability and effective data sharing mechanisms, these suggestions may not translate into real change. Highlighting the suffering of marginalized groups is crucial, and critical government services must prioritize care and support. However, there seems to be a pervasive attitude in some jurisdictions, evident from the lack of participation from the police during inquiries, suggesting indifference towards these critical issues. Urgent reforms are necessary to ensure that actions taken are aligned with the data-driven approach that can genuinely care for and protect vulnerable communities.