April
April
April
- Kenya
Kids endangered
Despite being a signatory to various international conventions on child rights, Kenya has yet to stamp out rampant violation of these rights.Wambui Njeri Muigai, 12 years - Malawi
Women declare war on child labour
Women activists in Malawi are continuing to wage the war against child labour in a bid to give the girl child her right to education.Charles Banda - Africa
Faith leaders call for children’s protection
Although there is a decreased inter-state conflicts in the East, Central and Horn of Africa, the simmering states of war within countries pose the greatest challenge on children as problems they face in such scenarios tend to take a back seat.Henry Neondo - Swaziland
Soaring population of Aids orphans
The HIV/AIDS pandemic has given rise to thousands of orphans and consequently more child-headed households. However, the government has embarked on a programme to ensure that such orphans get an education.James Hall - Botswana
It is total war on child abusers
The government is taking stern action against those violating the rights of children, mostly Aids orphans.Mqondisi Dube - Kenya
Girl child education remains elusive
A combination of poverty, disease and backward cultural practices continue to deny the girl child her right to education. However, the government and the civil society are at the forefront of making her realise her dreams.Esther Mwangi