By Peter Midwa Our Africa, our children, indeed the motto that was declared during the day of the African child. Just as the name suggests, The Day of the African child is intentionally about the African child. If there is a continent where a child is challenged, it is in Africa, and therefore a day... Continue Reading →
By Human Rights Watch (Dakar, June 16, 2017) – Millions of pregnant and married adolescent girls across many African countries are being denied their education because of discriminatory policies and practices, Human Rights Watch said today, on the Day of the African Child. More than 49 million girls are out of primary and secondary school... Continue Reading →
This, as the title suggests, was an event held for the media briefing on various matters affecting children in Kenya. Among the key issues addressed by the panel was the effect of the long drought that engulfed the country on children. The End of Childhood report launched by the government on the first of June... Continue Reading →
It is estimated 40% of Africa’s population is below the age of 18 years. Since the enactment of the African Chater on the welfare and the rights of a child, many African government have made efforts to improve the welfare of the child. Some of the progress is that in most African countries is that... Continue Reading →
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