Objectives:

To provide a coordinated multi-sectoral framework for prevention and management of statutory rape cases, neglect, exploitation and abuse.

Promote accountability and compliance with legal obligations across sectors.

Improve mandatory reporting, referral pathways and accountability mechanisms.
Strengthening prevention and early identification of child abuse, neglect and exploitation across the life course
Promote community awareness and mobilization to uphold and protect children’s dignity.

Questions/key issues to be covered:

Prevention of statutory rape cases, neglect, exploitation and abuse.
How referral pathways work

Speakers:

Dr Nonhlanhla Ignatia Ndlovu
Deputy Director-General for HIV, AIDS, TB, and MCWH, National Department of Health, South Africa.

Mr Nkatane Matshomane
Child protection specialist – National Department of Social Development

Dr Sithembile Dlamini-Nqeketo
Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal Child & Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) World Health Organization (WHO) South Africa

Ms Hlamalani Queen Nenzhelele
Assistant Director for Adolescent and Youth Health at the National Department of Health.

Dr Chantell Witten 
Health Systems Director Ilifa Labantwana

Ms Jane Sebidi
Deputy Director for Mom Connect at the National Department of Health

Mr Mogodi Masenya
Deputy Director: Department of Labour 

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