Kumawu MP leads stakeholders meeting on human rights, child labour

Ernest Yaw Anim, the Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu and Chairman of Parliament’s Human Rights Committee, convened a stakeholders meeting to enhance collaboration on human rights protection and combat child labour. The gathering, organized in partnership with the International Justice Mission (IJM), brought together representatives from the Kumawu Traditional Council, Local Council of Churches, Muslim Community, Department of Social Welfare, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).

During the meeting, the stakeholders discussed the challenges faced by children in the district and explored ways for traditional authorities, religious bodies, state institutions, and community leaders to work together to safeguard children's rights and wellbeing. Mr Anim emphasized the need for greater responsibility from assembly members and community leaders in identifying and addressing situations that expose children to harmful forms of labour, including activities related to illegal mining.

Community Engagement Specialist at IJM, Richard Akwasi Offei, praised Mr Anim for facilitating the meeting and called for stronger collaboration among institutions responsible for child protection, particularly the Department of Social Welfare and traditional authorities. District Director of CHRAJ, Desmond Azemeyuo, encouraged residents to report suspected cases of human rights violations and child abuse, assuring them that the office remained available to receive complaints and support efforts to protect children.

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