The day of the African child is an event that is celebrated annually by the member states of the African union and its partners to recall the 1976 uprisings in Soweto ,when a protest by the school children in South Africa against apartheid –inspired education resulted in the public killing of the unnamed young protesters by the police officials .This day presents an opportunity for the children and children activists to speak out and condemn the atrocities made on the children to undermine and violate the full rights of children .
Rwenzori region celebrated this day at Itojo primary school ,Karugutu sub county , Ntoroko district and the theme of the day was “conflict and crisis in Africa :protecting all children’s rights .A number of schools from all over the region participated in the celebrations which included :
Kanyatsi ,Ibuga ,Mundongo ,Kiburara primary schools all from Kasese district ,Burambagira primary ,children under the care of Compassion International in Bundibugyo and Kabarole districts ,children from SOS Children’s Villages Fort portal, Ntandi primary school and Itojo primary the host school of the celebrations among other children from other schools and members of the community .
The function attracted a number of organizations which included RIC-NET, RIDE-AFRICA, Save the Children, World Vision, KALI, GOOD HOPE, RWECO,Compassion International, BAWILA among others.
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| some of the representatives of civil society organizations present during the function |
A lot of messages for protecting children’s
rights were put across by children through poems ,speeches ,songs and
creative dance and also by leaders in
attendance that included the RDC Ntoroko, Save the Children manager for
Rwenzori region who urged other civil society organizations to engage in organizing the celebration of the Day of the African Child and not only one organization to keep organizing time and and again.
The LC V who thanked the efforts of civil society organizations in promoting children’s rights also urged parents to take care of their children as it is their responsibility.
It was a day well commemorated and one to keep upholding.
The LC V who thanked the efforts of civil society organizations in promoting children’s rights also urged parents to take care of their children as it is their responsibility.
It was a day well commemorated and one to keep upholding.
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| children of Kanyatsi P/S present a talk show on creating zero violence in schools |
