Category: Child Protection and Advocacy

The Child Protection Network (CPN), Abia State has issued a passionate plea to Governor Alex Otti to address the escalating cases of missing children in the state. CPN in a statement signed by its State Coordinator, Amb. Onyinyechi Joy Nwosu on Wednesday, voiced deep concern over the recurring incidents that have shaken communities since November 2023. “Despite our efforts, we remain deeply troubled by the increasing cases of missing children,” Nwosu said. The incidents reported include the disappearance of four siblings in Umuahia on November 28, 2023, and the abduction…

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children workers A consortium of Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) has stressed the need for advocacy towards the increased awareness and protection of child domestic workers. The Street Project Foundation (SPF), in collaboration with the Child Protection Network, United States Department of State the Freedom Fund, Devatop Centre for Africa Development and Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (Caprights-Vp), stressed the urgent need for policies and measures that would ensure the safety, well-being, and rights of children employed in domestic settings. Founder and Lead Visionary, SPF,…

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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – The National Human Trafficking Hotline reported pornography, or sexual abuse material, as the number one venue for human trafficking in Massachusetts in its most recent data, whereas just two years ago it was illicit massage parlors. We got answers on how social media and the internet have impacted child sex trafficking here in western Mass, and which group of children are growing as targets. “Human trafficking does happen here. A lot of people don’t want to think about that. They think that this is just the happy valley and that couldn’t possibly happen here, but unfortunately it…

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PETALING JAYA: A government initiative for schools to ensure a safe environment for children should be extended to nurseries and kindergartens, says the Association of Registered Childcare Providers. “Advocacy and empowerment of children are necessary as early as possible so that children are better prepared and understand their rights,” said its president Anisa Ahmad. “Since the programme is focused on advocacy and empowerment of children to ensure their safety from being abused and neglected, it would be great if it can be extended to pre-school levels. “We need to teach…

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PETALING JAYA: The Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry has acknowledged that a more concerted effort is needed to ensure the success of a programme meant to create a safe environment for children. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri hoped that there would be greater awareness among schools, parents and teachers about the child protection advocacy programme known as “Kasih Kanak-Kanak”, which is being gradually implemented in schools. The ministry is aiming to reach 300 schools nationwide this year through the initiative. “We hope others can do their part by…

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