Protect out Children

                   Protect our children

 

Protect, love and Care for our kids. Image by Google image.

As we approach the cold winter season, we all want to remain indoors, keep warm and have a cup of soup.  Have you ever took a moment and thought of the homeless, abounded, mislead, lonely and hungry kids out there,  who need less than material but love and shelter? 

South Africa dedicates the first week of June (1^st - 7^th) to observe Child Protection week. Our constitute seeks to safeguard the little one as it states in section 28 (2) which place the child’s interests as very important.  Is that enough though?  The initiative was launched in 1997 with the aim of resolving the challenges of underage marriage, teenage pregnancy, child abuse and human trafficking, just to name a few.  Children need 100% care and assistance in their everyday life; this includes basic tasks such as having a bath and getting dressed, to learning how to treat other people. This means that children are much more vulnerable than adults and therefore require protection from the many dangers that threaten their well-being.

This year’s theme is "Working together to protect children". 

With the above theme in mind the S.A citizens should pay attention to the following issues:

 

•           Lack of proper nutrition and shelter

•           Lack of access to proper healthcare

•           Neglect

•           Violence

•           Sexual abuse

•           Child pornography

•           Child trafficking

•           Accidental drowning, burns, electrocution, poisoning and choking

•           Motor vehicle accidents

•           Lack of proper education

•           Bullying

Despite the challenges that our country goes through, we still need to take care of our children. Research shows that more than 100 cases of child abuse are reported every week,  and nearly 50 000 cases of crimes against children (under 18) were reported between 2011 and 2012

Green ribbon

Unite to support our kids Image by Google Image.

Child protection logo Government urges everyone to wear the Green Ribbon during Child Protection Week to show support for promotion of the rights, care and protection of the child. The Green Ribbon was adopted by the National Child Protection Committee in 2004:

• The green refers to life and growth.

• By wearing the Green Ribbon it shows that you care and support Child Protection Week

• The Green Ribbon lets victims and survivors know that we are united in their support.

• It emphasizes the importance of partnerships to tackle child abuse, neglect and exploitation.

                                    It takes a village to raise a child.