Sunday, 15 May 2016

CHILD ABUSE COMING TO AN END IN KYENJOJO DISTRICT

RIDE AFRICA held a 04 days training of 26 Human Rights Ambassadors in basic legal practices and human rights. The training was held from 24th-29th April 2016 at Impression One in Kyenjojo District.  The HRAs were drawn from the sub counties of Bugaaki and Nyantungo Kyenjojo District.
  1. The training was meant to equip the Human Rights Ambassadors with knowledge and skills in human rights promotion and protection with emphasis on children’s rights.
  2. It was further meant to orient HRAs on their roles and responsibilities in human rights promotion with emphasis on children’s rights.


The four days training ended with participants coming up with a way forward and some of the action points therein included; HRASs introducing themselves to the LC I chair persons, school head teachers, visiting homes with school drop outs and ensure they go back to school, community sensitization on children’s rights and responsibilities, reporting any cases of child abuse to relevant authorities, counselling and guidance, mediation and referral among others.





Prepared by
Kahunde Erina
Program Officer/Dep ED
RIDE AFRICA

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