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It was great to interact with the girls to learn more about safeguards for children in their school. #ActNOWtoEndVAC
It was great to interact with the girls to learn more about safeguards for children in their school. #ActNOWtoEndVAC https://t.co/AqcuczgxAp
It's time to #TuneIn and #ACtNOWtoEndVAC! Our children are our future, and it's up to us to protect them. Let's join forces with young advocates and create a safe world for the next generation. Together, we can #EndViolenceAgainstChildren 🛑 #ProtectOurFuture
Meet some of the many women in #Zambia who play a tremendous role in protecting #children. In all the stories we heard today with @MCDSS_ZAMBIA, #children were their primary concern. Empowering women is vital! #ActNOWtoEndVAC
#ChildrenAgainstViolence Children in Uganda lead a research about violence against children living outside of family care & centers. Learn more in our child participation website: violenceagainstchildren.un.org/sites/violence… #ActNOWtoEndVAC #IDSC2024
Chief Mukuni and Queen Mukuni advised the SRSG on VAC how women (matriarchy) set the cultural by-laws in their chiefdom, safeguarding gender equality and promoting equal access by boys and girls to social services! So very interesting. Together, let us #ActNOWtoEndVAC!
Chief Mukuni and Queen Mukuni advised the SRSG on VAC how women (matriarchy) set the cultural by-laws in their chiefdom, safeguarding gender equality and promoting equal access by boys and girls to social services! So very interesting. Together, let us #ActNOWtoEndVAC! https://t.co/GBcw0M2HHz
Because of how they work and live, #ChildDomestic workers are often invisible and disconnected from services, including protection. Being invisible prevents them from fulfilling their rights, “development”, wellbeing and protection. 🔗violenceagainstchildren.un.org/sites/violence… #ActNOWToEndVAC
SRSG, @MCDSS_ZAMBIA Minister, and @UNICEF REP pay a courtesy call to Chief Mukuni of the Leya people in Kazungula, #Zambia. Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid commended the Chief for his work to #EndChildMarriage and foster positive social change in his community. Support #ActNOWtoEndVAC 🛑
SRSG's message to the children was clear: "You deserve protection, you deserve your dignity. Let's #ActNOWtoEndVAC by listening to the experts - our #children. "You know better than all of us on what we can do better & how we can build on your strengths, abilities & capabilities"
The policy and legal framework are in place in #Zambia. Now, we have to accelerate implementation to combat violence against #children #ActNOWtoEndVAC!
The policy and legal framework are in place in #Zambia. Now, we have to accelerate implementation to combat violence against #children #ActNOWtoEndVAC!
Dr. Najat Maalla, SRSG, and Dr. @PennyUnicef, engaged with Civil Society Organizations #CSOs and Faith-Based Organizations to address key issues in the area of #ChildProtection and prevention of VAC. Let’s #ActNOWtoEndVAC for a safer future.
Excited to have Special Rep SG for Violence Against Children,Dr. Najat Maalla, accompanied by @MCDSS_ZAMBIA Hon. Doreen Mwamba MP visit @UNFPAZambia supported #SafeSpace at Mtendere clinic.Hearing from youth to improve response and prevention to end child violence #ActNOWtoEndVAC
The perpetuation of traditional ‘discriminatory” female roles and the perception of domestic service as part of a woman’s “apprenticeship” for adulthood and marriage are influencing factors. 🔗violenceagainstchildren.un.org/sites/violence… #ActNOWToEndVAC
🚨As of June 2023, 2,049 children live on the streets countrywide, 1,478 boys. Government action is focused on empowering and rehabilitating for reintegration into families and society Let’s #ActNOWtoEndVAC for a safer future!
Government-run Chikumbi Transit Centre houses adolescent boys removed from the street. Currently holds 45 boys, it is being renovated into a one-stop site. #CaseManagement #IndividualNeeds #ActNOWtoEndVAC 🏠🛠️
Dr. Najat also visited Chikumbi and Makeni Transit Centers where she met with #children, families, and frontline workers dedicated to addressing violence against children (#VAC) firsthand. #ActNOWtoEndVAC #EndViolenceAgainstChildren🌍
Additionally, Hon. Doreen Mwamba MP said, “we cannot talk of children’s welfare without their parents. And so, we continue to empower families especially women to ensure #children are protected.” 🤝 Let's unite and #ActNOWtoEndVAC for a safer future. #EndViolenceAgainstChildren
Hon. Doreen Mwamba MP states, “There is no perfect law, and we continue to build on the Children’s Code Act. We are learning through implementation and refining where required.” #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #ActNOWtoEndVAC 🙌👶💕
Excited to have Special Rep SG for Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla, discuss #ChildProtection with Hon. Doreen Mwamba MP at @MCDSS_ZAMBIA. 🔗 Strengthening collaboration to drive change in child protection policies in #Zambia. #ActNOWtoEndVAC for a safer future.
It is estimated globally that at least 17.2 million children work as #DomesticWorkers, of whom over half (11.2 million) are aged between 5 to 14 years. But it is widely unreported, so numbers are likely to be higher. 🔗violenceagainstchildren.un.org/sites/violence… #ActNOWToEndVAC
.@UNZambia welcomes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Najat Maalla. Looking forward to enhancing collaboration with the Govt & partners to ensure that children live free of violence. #ActNOWtoEndVAC
