Over a million Ghanaians reached in nationwide child rights campaign – Gender Minister
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection says more than 1.1 million Ghanaians have been reached through a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of child rights and strengthening protection for children.
In a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about child rights and enhance protection for children, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in Ghana has successfully reached over 1.1 million Ghanaians. The campaign, led by Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has impacted 1,168,278 individuals through its child-rights awareness initiatives. Additionally, the program has provided care, counseling, and education to 291 vulnerable children residing in five residential and sub-vented homes.
The Ministry is actively advancing five major bills and policies through the Cabinet this year. These include early childhood care and development, domestic violence prevention, children's rights, and the administration of justice for children and young persons. The Child Care Centre, part of the campaign, has supported 16 children, with six of them transitioning into more stable, long-term care arrangements.
Dr Lartey explained that the combination of policy reforms and direct services aims to bolster families and create safer environments for vulnerable children. The Ministry will continue to implement child protection measures while preparing to submit four bills to Parliament at the next sitting. These include the Persons with Disabilities Bill, the Children's Bill, the Children and Young Persons (Justice Administration) Bill, and the Domestic Abuse Bill.
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