Child rights organizations from Africa have called for increased voices of children in the media as the World celebrates the international day of children in broadcasting.
Children, journalists, and members of the civil society will engage on how the trio can work together prioritize issues of children ahead of the international Day of Children in Broadcasting.
By Joshua Muraya Kamina
Education is a right for all children in the world. This right helps children to mentally develop and prepare them face challenges that will come their way in their daily lives.
Raising Voices, a child rights organization working to prevent violence against children and women in Uganda has responded to the call to save 2 years little old Esther who needs another surgery and physiotherapy on her foot that got burnt.
Angel (not real names) is currently living on the streets with her two children aged 4 months and 2 years.
This is after she was abandoned by her husband who also threw her out of their home.
Children’s day has been celebrated on the 20th of November annually since 1954. It is celebrated to increase the awareness of the rights, care, and education of children.
The Government of Uganda has developed a National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights (NAPHR) designed to protect citizens against increasing abuse of human rights by investors.
ALVIN RWEBEMBERA,
15 YEARS,
LONDON COLLEGE OF ST LAWRENCE.
Social media are internet services for sharing personal information and ideas. The effects of social media on youths are very evident as it becomes more prevalent.
The corona virus pandemic has brought about negative and positive effects, like closure of schools, workplaces, and many other companies ever since the month of March in Uganda. This lockdown has led to confinement of children at home with their parents or guardians and other relatives within.
Hardly a month after schools reopened to learners in candidate classes, government is shocked at the high numbers of pregnant girls especially in the West Nile region.