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The children were taught about their rights and responsibilities.

June 18, 2021

Sinethemba Mahlangu 1 minute read

Child protection month continues as Child Welfare South Africa continues in their quest to enrich children’s lives by educating them about their rights.

Tiny Tots Academy had the opportunity to have social workers that would come and educate them on June 8.

The scholars were already seated and ready before the social workers came in. They were all eager to know more about their rights and responsibilities.

The school had also taught the children about child protection since the beginning of June.

Learners were able to engage with the social workers, and were not afraid to express themselves when it came to their rights.

The theme for Child Protection Week 2021 is: Let us protect all children to move South Africa forward.

Among many children’s rights in South Africa, the children were taught about their rights:

To a name and nationality from birth
To family or parental care
To basic nutrition and health care
To protection from maltreatment, neglect and abuse
To protection from exploitative labour practices
To basic education
To adequate housing

The school principal at Tiny Tots Academy, Veronica van der Merwe said that she was happy about the project made by Child Welfare as this was the first of its kind at the school.

“I believe that they brought the message clear to the children and they were very active. I could see that the children thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and the dance moves they learnt,” added Van der Merwe.

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