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Muluka Anne Mitti-Drummond, UNIE on the Enjoyment of Rights of Persons living with #Albinism highlights how the conversation on the enjoyment of rights of children with albinism will advance the advocacy on this topic. Watch the full video 📽️

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What are the laws and practices in @_AfricanUnion MS in relation to children in the #justice administration? Our panelists H.E. Mariama Sylla, Minister of Social Action & Children in #Guinea , Lady Justice Martha Koome, #Kenya & @CleoAngieM will reflect on this issue. #DAC2020

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Consultancy Opportunity: Qualified candidates should send their applications comprising a resume,a technical and financial proposal to the ACERWC Secretariat. Deadline for submission 24/02/ 2023 at 17:00 SAT. More details on:

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Findings of the Study on Teenage Pregnancy in Africa: "25% of all teenagers in 24 African countries are experiencing pregnancy. This statistic manifests into a more concerning fact: 1 in every 5 adolescent girls in Africa becomes a mother before turning 19." #ACERWC43

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"Let’s move the discussion from #OSCE to Child Safety online" @COnlineAfrica @WeProtect @ECPAT @IWFhotline #DGD #ACERWC33

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📝Registration is opened: You can now register for the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Committee #ACERWC42 : 🗓️ 08-17 Nov, 2023. 📍Addis Ababa #Ethiopia

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@acerwc

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As we celebrate the #WorldChildrensDay today, the #ACERWC joins all #children and stakeholders aspiring for a world fit for children and call on AU Member States to live up to their obligations as prescribed in global and regional child rights instruments. #AnAfricaFit4Children

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@acerwc

4 years

#DAC2020 Webinar will look at the elements that define a child-friendly justice system. Here are the key areas our panelists will discuss. Be part of the conversation #ChildJusticeAfrica . Send your questions and indicate your panel of interest before 15 June, 2020, 12:00 EAT.

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@acerwc

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: 43rd Ordinary Session 📅 15-25 April, 2024 📍Maseru, Lesotho Click on to register:🌐🔗 #ACERWC43 #YearOfEducation

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@acerwc

6 years

It is now official, the Kingdom of #Lesotho will host the @acerwc Secretariat. The Executive Council of the @_AfricanUnion has adopted the decision during the last summit in Mauritania. Read all the decisions from the Executive Council here:

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@acerwc

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The Committee views #ChildParticipation as a crucial aspect of child development. We commend the CSO of #Malawi for providing such platform to children to contribute meaningfully in decision-making processes on matters that affect them. #ACERWC42

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@acerwc

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"...it is a milestone. This will be the most important AU institutions in #Lesotho , because it is dealing with people as they are growing up, #children , protecting them and ensuring that their rights remain intact." H.E. @SejanamaneMafa Amb of #Lesotho . @Elfadil_DSA

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#DAC2020 gives us an opportunity to emphasize the need for separate detention centers for children. #Children incarcerated with their parents/care givers should be given special attention as provided in the General Comment on Article 30. #ChildJusticeAfrica @PenalReformInt

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#ACERWC39 [OPEN SESSION] Consideration of the 1st Periodic Report of #Eritrea . Eritrea ratified the Charter in 2000. Its Initial report (2000-2013) was considered in 2016. This Periodic report covers the period 2014-2019. Read the reports on: 👉👉👉🖱️

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@acerwc

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The opening ceremony of 43rd Ordinary Session of the Committee has started, in the presence of H.M. Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of the Kingdom of Lesotho. #ACERWC43

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[OUTCOME STATEMENT] #DAC2020 Participants (children, CSOs & media) of the #DAC2020 Webinar, after thorough discussions and deliberations have resolved the following- statement on access to child friendly justice systems in #Africa . 👉👉 @AmiraDSA #JEA

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@acerwc

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It is Official, #ACERWC is moving to Maseru. Signing of the Host Agreement between the @_AfricanUnion and the Kingdom of #Lesotho @AUC_MoussaFaki @AU_KwesiQuartey @Elfadil_DSA @SejanamaneMafa @azzaelashmawy

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"I take this opportunity to recall Africa’s Agenda on Children’s Rights which has been initiated by this very Committee and has been adopted as a continental document by the African Union Policy Organs" @_AfricanUnion @Elfadil_DSA #ACERWC33

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The Continental Commemoration of the Day of the African Child #DAC2018 will be held in #Lilongwe , #Malawi on16 June on the theme "Leave No Child Behind for #Africa 's Development". @AfricanChildFrm @Save_AU_Liaison @SaveChildren_KE @PlanRESA @PlanMalawi @SOSCVESAF @MalawiGovt

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H.E. @AmiraDSA was received by H.M. King Letsie III, also @_AfricanUnion Champion on Nutrition during her official visit in #Lesotho for the inauguration of the @acerwc Secretariat and the Commemoration of #DAC2021 . @AUC_MoussaFaki @PrimeMinisterLS @ForeignLesotho #Agenda2040

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@acerwc

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Ratification status of the African Children's Charter #ACRWC - 48 countries have ratified - 7 countries have not ratified ( #DRC 🇨🇩, #Morocco , Sahrawi Republic 🇪🇭, #Somalia 🇸🇴, #SaoTome &Principe🇸🇹, #SouthSudan 🇸🇸 #Tunisia 🇹🇳) - 4 entered reservations 🇧🇼🇪🇬🇲🇻🇸🇩

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@acerwc

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📢📢📢 ACERWC is the new Chair of the AGA_APSA Platform: The bureau (2024-2026) of the #AGA_APSA has been elected after consensus among its members: Chairperson: ACERWC from AU ORgans Vice-Chairperson: UMA from AU RECs Rapporteur: AU Commission #DGTrends #GoodGovernance

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@acerwc

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Validation Workshop of the Draft General Comment on Article 22 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on ‘Children in Situations of Conflict’ ongoing on Cape Town. @ICRC_Africa @ICRC_AfricUnion @Diane_ICRC @Save_AU_Liaison @UWC_DOI @MusaChibwana

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@acerwc

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📝Registration is opened: You can now register for the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Committee #ACERWC42 : 🗓️ 08-17 Nov, 2023. 📍Addis Ababa, #Ethiopia 🔗

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@acerwc

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📢 SYMPOSIUM #DAC2023 : We invite you to follow the Symposium on the #DayOfTheAfricanChild . 🗓️16 June, 2023 ⏰ 09:00 AM #SafeOnline Use the link below to join the webinar:👇👇👇

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@acerwc

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Aligned with the AU theme of the year, the Day of the African Child will be observed under the theme "Education for all Children in Africa: the TIME IS NOW!" Read more about it in the Concept Notes on our website 🌐🔗 #DAC2024 #YearOfEducation 👩‍🎓

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Virtual Commemoration of #DAC2021 on the theme "30 Years after the Adoption of the Charter: Accelerate implementation of Agenda2040 for an Africa fit for Children." Live on from 12:00 SAT. To register 👉👉👉 #Agenda2040

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@acerwc

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"On violence against children, in 2015/2016, the National Public Prosecution Authority @ProsecutionRw has received 1917 cases of child defilement out of which 1207 were transmitted to courts. The conviction rate stands at 81,85%." @raissagak #Rwanda Report #ACERWC33 @GIendcorpun

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@acerwc

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How familiar are you with the 10 Aspirations of #Agenda2040 ? The theme of #DAC2021 will allow us to revisit the action steps taken by @_AfricanUnion MS for the journey ahead.

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@acerwc

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National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play a critical role in monitoring the implementation of the Charter. @acerwc developed Guidelines for granting affiliate status to NHRIs. @EthioHRC @chrc_cdhc

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@acerwc

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#TheAfricaWeWant An Africa fit for Children, where children rights are respected & promoted. @DlaminiZuma @AUC_DPA

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@acerwc

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ACERWC is developing an AU Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP) that will define preventative and responsive measures to keep children (both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of AU programs) in all their diversities safe and protected. Read more on:🔗

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@acerwc

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Education for all, the time is NOW! Over half of Member States have adopted inclusive education policies in principle, yet 20% of children between 6 and 11, 30% of children between 12-14, and 60% of children between 15 and 17 years are out of school in Africa. #YearOfEducation

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@acerwc

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Children from #Cameroon 🇨🇲, #Egypt 🇪🇬, #GuineaBissau 🇬🇼 and #Tanzania 🇹🇿 joined their comrades from #Zambia 🇿🇲 this afternoon in #Lusaka for the Continental Commemoration of the #DAC2023 . Happy Day of the African Child🎉 #SafeOnline 📱💻📡🪩

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The Working Group is discussing strategies and actions for its global engagement. Prof. Ademola Jegede shares recommendations on the engagement with the WG in the Bonn #ClimateChange 🌍 Conference. #ACERWC43

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@acerwc

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"I invite you to look at the Child behind me. Look at the innocence on her face. It is the innocence we must protect." The Right Hon. Dr. Moeketsi Majoro @PrimeMinisterLS . @AmiraDSA @ForeignLesotho #Agenda2040

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@acerwc

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You want to participate to our Webinar on #ChildJusticeAfrica on 16 June 2020, 13:00-16:00 EAT? There will be 5 Panels covering issues related to Child-friendly Justice in Africa. Send the questions you would like the presenters to reflect on. #DAC2020 @AmiraDSA @AU_KwesiQuartey

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🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Continental Commemoration of the #DayOfTheAfricanChild : #Zambia will host the Continental celebration of #DAC2023 on 16 June, 2023. The event will be livestreamed on our social media platforms. Stay tune for more. #SafeOnline 📱💻📡🪩 #AfricaFit4Children

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One of the key priorities of the AGA/APSA for 2024 is the full implementation of the adopted roadmap for the Harmonization of state reporting mechanisms with all the Members of the Platform. Makda Tessema, AGA/APSA Secretariat #ACERWC43

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Call for Individual Consultant: Development of the a Child Safeguarding Policy for the @_AfricanUnion Closing date: 17 January, 2023.

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Following the election of the Bureau, the Composition of the Bureau for the period November 2023- November 2025 is as follows: Chairperson: Hon. Wilson Almeida Adao Vice-Chairperson: Hon. Aver Gavar Rapporteur: Hon. Anne Musiwa #ACERWC42 #AfricaFit4Children

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AU Commissioner for @AU_HHS H.E. @AmbSamate paid a courtesy visit @acerwc Secretariat in #Maseru . Mrs Catherine Maina, Acting Head of the Secretariat gave her a brief on the support received by the Kingdom of #Lesotho in implementing the Host agreement between the 2 parties.

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The #AfricanUnion declared 2024 as the Year of Education. Article 11 of the Charter spells out every child’s right to education📚 and provides for the obligation of States towards the provision of education for all children👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓. #InternationalDayofEducation #RightToEducation

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@acerwc

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"The plight of children with albinism remains a grave concern across Africa, as they face discrimination, violence, and social exclusion. @NANHRI40 urges enhanced measures to protect their rights, address societal stigma, and promote their inclusion in all aspects of society."

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@acerwc

1 year

#ACERWC is hosting a validation workshop on the continental study concerning the situation of children with disabilities in Africa. The workshop brings together child rights and disability rights experts from across the continent. @GIZAfricanUnion

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"The discord in the interpretation of domestic laws relating to nationality and birth registration, tends to fundamentally undermine the contents of article 6 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child." Centre for Child Law at #ACERWC43

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@acerwc

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The Continental Celebration of the Day of the African Child will be held in #Ndjamena , under the Patronage of H.E. #IdrissDebyItno , President of the Republic of #Chad . @_AfricanUnion @Elfadil_DSA @AUC_MoussaFaki @AU_KwesiQuartey

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@acerwc

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This year marks the 25th anniversary ✨ of the entry into force of the Charter (29 Nov, 1999). To date: ▪️5⃣0⃣ countries ratified the Charter📝 ▪️4⃣2⃣ submitted Initial Reports📥 ▪️2⃣3⃣ submitted at least One (01) Periodic Report🔖▪️0⃣2⃣ Reservations withdrawn📤 #RatifyACRWC

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@acerwc

4 years

BREAKING NEWS #ACERWC35 The Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC delegation informed the Committee that the country is ready to deposit their ratification instrument in few days time, the ACERWC is looking forward to have DRC as a State Party to the African Children’s Charter.

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With the support of @GIZAfricanUnion , a Continental Study on the Status of Children with Disabilities in Africa was completed. The study will be launched during the 44th Ordinary Session of the Committee in November 2024. #ACERWC43

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@acerwc

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#URGENT Press Release 1/2. The Committee urges #Sudan to ensure the non-execution of the death sentence pronounced against #NouraHussein and to ensure that she gets fair retrial that takes in to account all the mitigating circumstances of her case.

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@acerwc

3 years

Register now for #DAC2021 Commemoration Webinar👉👉👉

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Validation Workshop of the Study on Children's Rights and Climate Change (03-04 Nov, 2023). Experts and Member States opinions are expected to enrich the draft study. Ownership of the Study by Member States is critical for a better implementation of its recommendations.

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The #DayOfTheGirl gives us an opportunity to reflect on the peculiar condition of the girl child, the challenges in accessing education & health, the threat of child marriage & other harmful traditional practices. It is a day to renew our commitment to the African girl. #IDG2020

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@acerwc

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REGISTRATION📝 #ACERWC41 Registration is now Opened for the 41st Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights & Welfare of the Child 📆 26 April - 06 May, 2023 📍Maseru, #Lesotho Click 🖱️ on the link: Closing Date: 14/04/2023

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@acerwc

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"I will not advise the ACERWC to censor children’s right to play online... rather, the ACERWC should develop strategies that will balance a child’s right to physical and digital play." Dr @elvisfokala , @CHR_HumanRights #ACERWC40

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ACERWC

@acerwc

2 years

Are a you a journalist, media practionner or child rights defender? Do you want to enhance your reporting skills on children's rights issues and deepen your understanding of the African Human Rights System? This training is for you, apply here: 👉

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@acerwc

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[IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT] The 41st Ordinary Session of #ACERWC will be held from 26 April - 06 May, 2023, in #Maseru , Kingdom of #Lesotho . Details on registration will be available on our website soon. #ACERWC41 #AfricaFit4Children

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@acerwc

3 years

#RatificationAlert : #DRC has ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. #ACRWC30 #DemocraticRepublicofCongo @_AfricanUnion @AUC_MoussaFaki @AU_KwesiQuartey @Elfadil_DSA Read more on:

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@acerwc

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🖊📋Registration is open: You can now register for the upcoming 40th Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, 23 November - 01 December, 2022. Click 🖱 on … #ACERWC40 #AfricaFit4Children

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@acerwc

1 year

On the sidelines of the #AUSummit , the @acerwc delegation led by Hon. Ndayisenga met @IOMchief H.E. Dr. António Vitorino, Director General of @UNmigration to discuss areas of collaboration. @IOMEthiopia @cissemariamam @IOMatAU

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An important development for Children advocates, a child-friendly version of the Charter which translates all the articles of the Charter in a simple and accessible language. With the support of @Save_AU_Liaison @PlanAULiaison . #NoMoreHarm

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@acerwc

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"The AU recognises that the climate crisis has put children’s life and development in great peril. Climate Change has also been a catalyst for the proliferation of vector-borne, water-borne and air-borne diseases that have increased the mortality rate among children." #ACERWC43

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📝Save the date: 43rd Ordinary Session of the ACERWC 📅 15-25 April, 2024 📍Maseru, #Lesotho #YearOfEducation #ACERWC43

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@acerwc

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The 9th High-level Cross Regional Roundtable is closing doors of 3 days of fruitful deliberations with #ChildRightsExperts and the adoption of #CallToACTION to end globally #Violenceagainstchildren . @SRSGVAC @UN @UNICEFAfrica @ECPAT @AfricanChildFrm @CoE_children @_AfricanUnion

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Our meeting is now going on Zoom: the aim is to consult child protection experts on the solutions and best practices for addressing issues and challenges regarding #ChildrenOnTheMove .

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Young Africans call on their leaders to “Stop corruption and invest in children”, that is the outcome of the #UReport commissioned by the AUC and child-focused agencies in Addis Ababa. #StopCorruption @_AfricanUnion @info_auabc @AU_KwesiQuartey @UNICEFAfrica @WorldVisionEARO

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The validation workshop on the draft Joint ACERWC-ACHPR #GeneralComment on Female Genital Mutilation #FGM kicks off in Pretoria. Experts on Women’s & children’s rights on the continent are expected to share their inputs on the first draft. @achpr_cadhp @BornSaleema #NoMoreHarm

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"We want Lesotho to become the hub for Child protection in #Africa and @acerwc to be known as the #Maseru Committe". H.E. @AmiraDSA

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1/2: @equalitynow is alarmed by the fast-developing situation in #TheGambia , where attempts are being made to repeal provisions of Women’s (Amendment) Act of 2015, which prohibit & criminalise FGM. While we welcome the joint statement #ACHPR -ACERWC,

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Press Release: @acerwc Advocacy Mission to the Republic of #SouthSudan for the Ratification of the #African #Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the #Child read the full press release here👇

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African States must honor commitments towards SDG 4 and its implementation. Governments should allocate at least 15% of the national budget and at least 4-6% of GDP to finance the education sector. #YearOfEducation

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We conclude Day1 of #ACERWC42 . On the Agenda for Day2: ▪️Discussion on the study on the Impact of #ClimateChange and Child rights in Africa ▪️Discussion on the @_AfricanUnion Child Safeguarding Policy ▪️Discussion on the Draft General Comment on the Right to Education

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📆 SAVE THE DATE: #ACERWC will hold its 40th Ordinary Session from 23 November - 01 December, 2022, in Maseru - #Lesotho . #ACERWC40 #AfricaFit4Children

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Aspiration 6 of #Agenda2040 "Every child benefits fully from quality education" @HEQuarteyKwesi @acerwc @_AfricanUnion #29thAUSummit

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ACERWC to undertake a follow-up mission (19-21 June, 2023) in Zambia🇿🇲. The Committee will meet Government entities, UN agencies and CSOs in charge of children's rights to discuss progress & challenges in implementing its Concluding Observations in #Zambia . #AfricaFit4Children

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Children had an opportunity to discuss and present their understanding of the rights enshrined in the @ACRWC , the challenges faced in the realisation of their rights and recommendations to relevant stakeholders #DAC2023 #SafeOnline 📱📷

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[MEET THE PANELISTS] DAY OF GENERAL DISCUSSION: Children's Rights in the Digital World. Panis (14), Kidus (16), Joyce (17), Siyakhula (16) and Sinethemba have a lot of questions for Governments and child rights experts on the measures taken to protect their rights online.

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"As we endeavour to leave no child behind, we should give particular attention to the situation of the marginalised children in rural areas, children on the move within the continent, children with disabilities, children with albinism, and the girl child." #DAC2018

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Amb. Bankole Adeoye calls on the @_AfricanUnion Commission Chairperson H.E. @AUC_MoussaFaki to appoint a Special Envoy for Children Affected by Armed Conflict. Retweet if you support this. @Elfadil_DSA @AU_Chergui @AU_PSD @ICRC_AfricUnion #ACERWC33

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We have learnt with profound dismay the passing of our member, #ACERWC Vice President and SG of the #Egypt -ian National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, Hon. @azzaelashmawy . We salute her memory and untiring dedication to the cause of the African Child. Rest in Peace Dr Azza

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URGENT: Statement on the Situation of Children in #Sudan 🇸🇩 "Reports suggest that the conflict is causing displacement and exposing children to potential grave violations, including recruitment and use by parties to conflict, as well as sexual violence."

ACERWC’s Statement on the Situation of Children in the Republic of the Sudan

The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC/the Committee), an Organ of the African Union with a mandate for monitoring the implementation of the African Charter...

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Child Participation is a core principle of the Charter, ACERWC values children’s views and actively encourages States Parties to consult them in safeguarding their rights. Download the Guidelines on #ChildParticipation 🌐🔗 #GovernanceShow

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#ACERWC Guiding Note to @_AfricanUnion MS on #COVID19 and its implications on the #rights & #welfare of the #child . [...millions of children in #Africa are likely to face increasing threats to their safety and wellbeing, i.e gender-based violence, exploitation among others.

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The Day of the African Child this year will be commemorated on the theme "The Rights of the Child in the Digital Environment". Here is our message for @_AfricanUnion Member States and other stakeholders. #SafeOnline #DAC2023

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Dr. @murungi_nkatha provides an insight of the just concluded Experts Consultation in Pretoria. Inputs from participants will further enrich the #GCOnEndingFGM which will be soon adopted by @acerwc and @achpr_cadhp . @GlobalSpotlight @BornSaleema @CHR_HumanRights #NoMoreHarm

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📢Urgent Notice: Visa on Arrival for participants at #ACERWC43 Participants to the 43rd Session Ordinary Session of the Committee are kindly requested to send their travel details to the Secretariat. 📧:Events-acerwc @africa -union.org

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The Committee released a Study on Children's Rights and Business, shedding light on the intersection of business practices and children's rights. ACERWC urges all Member States to follow suit in adopting NAPs. Download your copy here :🌐🔗

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@acerwc

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2019 has been a productive year, thanks to you all and your continuous support in making Africa a continent fit for children. We look forward to strengthen our collaboration in 2020, which will be marking the 30th anniversary of the Charter. Happy Holidays! #ACRWC30

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4 years

Hello little ones, watch this beautiful animation by @anthillstudios_ . It is important to #StayAtHome 🏠 for now. You can play your part and protect everyone from #coronavirus . Stay Home, Stay home. 🎬📽: @anthillstudios_ @Elfadil_DSA @AU_KwesiQuartey @AfricaCDC #Covid19

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5 years

The African Children’s Charter #ACRWC recognises the right to education of all children (art. 11). @_AfricanUnion MS reaffirmed their commitment to implement the goals the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 2016-2025). @Elfadil_DSA @AUYouthProgram #EducationDay

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23 days

Child Protection is now a stand alone programme in the Department of Political Affairs and Peace and Security. ACERWC as the Chair of the AGA/APSA paltform should lead in mainstreaming coordination among actors intervening in Child protection among AU Organs and mechanisms.

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Are you an NGO/Association working on human rights in general and for the promotion and protection of children's rights in Africa? You can apply for an Observer Status before the Committee. Visit our website🌐 for details 🔗 #ACERWC43

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1 year

📹🎥How does Climate Change affects Children's Rights and what #ACERWC is doing to address the issue? Watch this excerpt and the full video 🎞 on our YouTube Channel. #AUSummit2023 #36thAUSummit

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8 months

📚STUDY released: ACERWC Working Group on Children's Rights and Business has completed a study titled "Children Rights and Business in Africa". The study examines the impact of businesses on the rights and welfare of children in Africa.

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5 years

Thank you for the fruitful engagement today. We look forward to have the same passion and commitment for #Day2 of #ACERWC33 tomorrow. @ACERWC_CSOForum @CRN_SA @EACHRights @equalitynow @COnlineAfrica @WeProtect @ESASavechildren

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@acerwc

2 years

#ChildLabour has also been identified as a form of violence against children in the Committee’s Joint Statement with @UN_EndViolence on the pervasive and entrenched nature of Violence Against Children (VAC) in #Africa , issued on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the ACRWC.

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📢LAUNCH EVENT: Key findings of the Study on Teenage Pregnancy in Africa, to be presented the margins of #ACERWC43 . The Study examines the prevalence, driving factors, and consequences of #TeenagePregnancy . Read more on 🌐🔗

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11 months

Join us for the Continental Commemoration of the Day of the African Child #DAC2023 . 📍 Lusaka, #Zambia Follow the Livestream on our Facebook Page or Join on Zoom:🔗 #SafeOnline 📱💻📡🪩

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