The Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs, in the Ministry of Environment and Home Affairs will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, also recognized as World Day of Prayer and Action for Children (WDPAC) on Wednesday 20th November 2013. Universal Children’s Day is observed as a day set aside by UNICEF, champions for children. The Department joins in celebrating this day.
The three year theme (2011-2013): “Stop violence against children” focuses on (1) child-rearing practices, (2) birth registration, and (3) child marriage issues.
The Department will be hosting activities in observance of this day. Senior Social Worker Tiffany Thomas gave us a glimpse of the department plans which includes a Children’s Fun Day around the Islands on Saturday November 16, 2013 at 4pm
On Sunday 17th November 2013 Pastors will incorporate the theme into their service & sermons at churches.
Social Workers will make Bullying presentations in the schools on Monday November 18, 2013
Genco will return to RTC on Tuesday 19th November 2013 and Tiffany Thomas, the Senior Social Worker will be a guest to discuss the theme and schedule.
Clsoing out the week on Wednesday 20th November 2013 will be a Prayer around the Islands at 6pm
Ms. Thomas said that there are serious challenges for children and as parents and neighbors we need to listen to our children and ensure that you know what’s going on in their lives.
The UN Study on Violence against Children recommendations focuses on five settings where violence occurs including: Home and family, Schools, Alternative care institutions and detention facilities, places where children work, and Communities.
