Ghana - forum on violence against children
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In 2010, more than 80 children from countries in West Africa gathered for the Regional Youth Forum on Violence Against Children in Accra, Ghana. The forum was a part of the VAC Project.
At the forum, children shared experiences and lobbied government and UN officials, including Marta Santos Pais, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children. Children talked about violence in schools, including school corporal punishment, pointing out that severe school violence is widespread and can lead to children dropping out of school. Only 21 of the 54 countries in Africa have laws against corporal punishment in schools.
The children made recommendations about what they thought should happen, including more and harsher punishments for the perpetrators of violence. Marta Santos Pais said that her office would make the necessary partnerships to ensure that children’s issues are promoted throughout Africa. The forum was reported on by national and international media.
Read more about the Forum and some of the children who went or find out more about the VAC Project (in French and English).
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