Dakoa Newman<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dakoa Newman, has urged Ghanaians to unite in protecting the rights of children, citing alarming statistics on child marriage.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a national forum to commemorate National Children\u2019s Day in Accra, the minister underscored the crucial role of culture, traditions, and religious beliefs in shaping society\u2019s values.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite policies in place, many children still face harmful practices that rob them of their childhood and future,\u201d she acknowledged.<\/p>\n
According to Ms. Newman, child marriage remains a pressing challenge, with over 482,000 girls out of school due to exchange marriages, betrothals, early marriages, poverty, and menstrual hygiene challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe consequences of child marriage are devastating,\u201d Ms. Newman, who is also the MP for Okaikwei South, warned.<\/p>\n
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To address this, the minister called for strengthening family units, promoting responsible parenting, traditional, religious, and community leaders to champion children\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s build a society that respects and upholds every child\u2019s rights. Safeguarding children\u2019s rights secures our nation\u2019s future,\u201d Ms. Newman said.<\/p>\n
The forum, held on September 12, 2024, aimed to transform harmful cultural practices using international and national frameworks such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Children\u2019s Act 1998 (Act 560).<\/p>\n
The event was held on the theme, \u201cBuilding Bridges: Fostering Child Rights through Cultural, Religious, and Traditional Leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n
It brought together stakeholders to discuss the intersection of cultural norms, traditional beliefs, and religious practices with child protection and the realisation of children\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n
The organisers explained that the celebration of National Children\u2019s Day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting the rights of children and ensuring that they are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
A Daily Guide Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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