By Kevin Anyonge The Day of The African child is envisioned to be a day that gives children an opportunity to express themselves and hold their governments accountable on the different issues affecting them. Based on this year’s theme “30 years after the adoption of the Charter: Accelerate implementation of agenda 2040 for an “Africa Fit […]
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By Ivy Maloy We celebrate single dads out there who have defied all odds to raise exceptional children who have in one way or another impacted our lives or the world at large. “Happy Father’s Day dad.” I whispered to my father and hastily hung up the phone. I felt my tears sliding down my
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By Khadija Mbesa Idara ya watoto ya Mandera imeibua wasiwasi mkubwa juu ya kuongezeka kwa idadi ya visa vya ubakaji nchini. Mkurugenzi wa watoto wa Kata ya Mandera Abdikadir Haji, alisema kuwa, jumla ya kesi 56 kwa sasa ziko kortini na aliwalaumu wazazi kwa kutokuwa tayari kutoa habari hizi, kwa kuogopa kejeli au unyanyapaa kutoka
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By Kevin Anyonge It’s been 30 years since the adoption of the African children’s charter. This year’s day of the African child commemoration theme is “30 years after the adoption of the Charter: Accelerate implementation of agenda 2040 for an “Africa Fit for children”. In 1991, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the
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By Khadija Mbesa Afisa wa watoto wa Kaunti Ndogo ya Makueni Rasto Omollo ameonya wakaazi juu ya kutoripoti visa vya uchumba vinavyofanywa dhidi ya watoto, tena uchumba wa kifamilia. Omollo alisema kuwa kesi nyingi za uchumba haziripotiwi na hutatuliwa nyumbani badala ya kuripoti ili wahusika waende mbele ya haki. ” Wazazi wa watoto ambao wamenajisiwa
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Children appreciate that they are able to access justice whenever their rights are violated. By Ivy Maloy On 5th June 2021, children drawn from all the forty-seven counties participated in a webinar with practitioners from various state and non-state agencies in the children’s sector as a build-up activity for the Day of the African Child (DAC)
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By Khadija Mbesa Asia imewapa Kisogo watoto wa Rohingya. Hakuna mtoto yeyote, anayepaswa kuishi na Hofu!. Abul kijana mwenye umri wa miaka 16 ameishi maisha yake yote kwa hofu. Kama mtoto wa Rohingya kukulia katika Jimbo la Rakhine huko Myanmar, alikuwa akiteswa na kidhalilishwa mara kwa mara. Alishuhudia mamake na dadake wakipigwa. Zaidi ya miezi 18 iliyopita,
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By Khadija Mbesa Asia imewapa Kisogo watoto wa Rohingya. Hakuna mtoto yeyote, anayepaswa kuishi na Hofu!. Abul kijana mwenye umri wa miaka 16 ameishi maisha yake yote kwa hofu. Kama mtoto wa Rohingya kukulia katika Jimbo la Rakhine huko Myanmar, alikuwa akiteswa na kidhalilishwa mara kwa mara. Alishuhudia mamake na dadake wakipigwa. Zaidi ya miezi 18 iliyopita,
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Playing allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. By Ivy Maloy Playing is an essential part in childhood development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of children and youth. Playing offers an ideal opportunity for parents to engage fully with their children
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Day of the African Child reminds us that African children deserve a good education. By Constance Ndeleko The Day of the African Child is celebrated every year on June 16th to commemorate the 16th June, 1976 students uprising in Soweto, South Africa to protest poor quality education for the black student. DAC was initiated in
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