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Child protection week…CPA enlightens citizens on legislation through outreach activities

Sep 21, 2011 News

 

 

 

As Child Protection Week continues, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Child Protection Agency (CPA), on Monday began a week of activities in several areas across the country.
Child Protection Week is being observed in some 120 countries, under the theme ‘Community Partnerships for child protection’, from September 18 to 24, and is meant to raise the level of awareness on issues relating to children, including child abuse and propelling individuals and groups into action to keep children safe.
CPA personnel used the opportunity to interact with residents of the various communities, educating them on social issues, including responsible and positive parenting.
The Agency has planned a series of activities to raise public awareness on the issue of child protection. Some of the other events include countrywide exhibitions and street fairs, concerts and a day of interaction.
According to the Human Services Ministry, citizens were also informed about the five pieces of legislation that the agency has mandate over: the Protection of Children Bill, Status of Children Bill, Adoption of Children Bill, Child Care and Development Services Bill and the Custody, Guardianship, Maintenance and Access Bill.
The CPA conducted two television programmes in Linden and Berbice, in addition to several events including a grand school rally in Mahdia and several community outreaches in Sophia, Mocha/Arcadia and Linden.

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