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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

child protection

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Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenges in birth registration, says UNICEF

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund has reported that 80% of children under five were registered globally in the past five years but 150 million children remain unregistered, with over half in sub-Saharan Africa. While countries like Botswana and Côte d'Ivoire have made progress, barriers such as high costs, discrimination, and weak political commitment continue to hinder progress, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

todayDecember 16, 2024 10

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South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care

    By Wiedaad Slemming, University of Cape Town; Linda Biersteker, University of Cape Town, and Lori Lake, University of Cape Town   Nearly 10 years ago South Africa outlined its commitment to invest in the health and development of young children. The National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy of 2015 detailed government’s intention to provide a comprehensive set of services to pregnant women, young children and their families by […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 19

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USAID-Funded Reach Namibia Donates 100 Tablets to Enhance Child Care and Protection Efforts in Namibia

  In a significant stride towards strengthening child protection services in Namibia, USAID through Project HOPE Namibia (PHN) has generously donated 100 tablets to the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare’s (MGEPESW) electronic case management system. The donation is set to enhance communication between social workers, government agencies, and community organizations, fostering a more coordinated and efficient response to child protection issues. By equipping social workers with […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 18

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I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I’m doing it wrong

Protecting your child may require some open − and difficult − conversations. shapecharge/E+ via Getty Images     By Melissa Bright, University of New Hampshire     Child sexual abuse is uncomfortable to think about, much less talk about. The idea of an adult engaging in sexual behaviors with a child feels sickening. It’s easiest to believe that it rarely happens, and when it does, that it’s only to children whose […]

todayMay 27, 2024 18

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Africa

Happy smiling African children: why school tourism in Zimbabwe shouldn’t be encouraged

Children will often sing and dance for visiting tourists. Pascal Deloche/GODONG Kathleen Smithers, Charles Sturt University A large, air-conditioned bus draws up outside a school. Tourists, most from Europe and the US, disembark, cameras at the ready. Some have brought gifts: packages of pens and pencils. They distribute these to the children, who spontaneously begin singing and dancing. This scene and others like it play out in schools around the […]

todayMarch 11, 2024 12

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Capricorn Group Changemakers create positive change this festive season

It's the season to give, and Capricorn Group employees stepped into their role as Changemakers on Friday, 1 December 2023, to spread the holiday cheer by giving back to the most vulnerable communities as part of their Regional Christmas Drive. Changemakers from across the country joined specific activities and projects closest to their branch or department to set up gardens, serve meals, donate items, paint, and hand out Christmas goodies. […]

todayDecember 4, 2023 12

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Namibia

Oshana region records increase in GBV cases

The Oshana Region is fighting a rising number of Gender-Based Violence and rape cases, which has become a challenge for authorities. Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria is calling for collaboration from all stakeholders to help the police in combating violence against women and children. Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari addresses the issue.

todayNovember 30, 2023 33

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SAFETY MESSAGE AND CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR CHILDREN

Protecting children from criminal activities and incidents is of paramount importance and hence protecting them MUST be a shared responsibility between the police, parents and the community. Of recent, the Namibian Police Force is inundated with worrisome and concerning reports whereby children are harmed, abused, raped, neglected and have become victims of crimes committed by those who are supposed to create safer and conducive environments for them. Children are also […]

todayNovember 6, 2023 7

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