Child Protection Week: Envisioning a future where every child is safe, nurtured, protected and empowered to reach their full potential.
Objectives:
• To unpack Child Protection Week and the 365 Days Child Protection Programme of Action
• To discuss key drivers of accidents and deaths in children
• To promote care and protection of children advancing children’s rights and child’s best interests.
• Strengthen collaboration and coordination amongst key stakeholders, promoting an inclusive and effective child protection system
Questions/key issues to be covered:
• Child protection background including legal background
• Access to health services for children
• Mandator reporting
• Leading accident to morbidity and mortality amongst the children
Speakers:
Ms Sebotse Salvaciah Ngake
Director: Child, Youth & School Health
Mr Pfarelo Mudau
Assistant Director
Dr Nomlindo Makubalo
Paediatrician
Ms Buhle Mabaso
Communications and behaviour change specialist
Mr Nkatane Matsomane
Policy Manager: Child Protection Register
Ms Neliswa Albertina Cekiswa
Director for Child Protection at the National Department of Social Development, currently Acting Chief Director Child Protection.
until
04 June 2025 - 12:30 pm