Remove Barriers. Empower Girls. The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice joins the world in marking the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme, ‘Girls’ vision for the future’. October 11 was designated as the day of the girl child in 2011 by a UN General […]
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June 16 International Day of the African Child
Fatoumatta: The International Day of the African Child aligns with two other significant events. Father’s Day is an occasion to honor and celebrate the influential men in our lives, reflecting on the wisdom, love, and guidance of fathers that offer comfort and solace. Eid al-Adha, a religious celebration, marks Prophet […]
Police Open Investigations Into The Death Of A Child Under Suspicious Circumstances
PRESS STATEMENT FROM THE POLICE. The Office of the Inspector General of Police is currently investigating a case of sudden death of a child under suspicious circumstances. The child, 2-year-old Muhammed, is son of Fatou Ngoneh Mbye, a resident of Latri Kunda Sabiji, and currently a subject of an alleged […]
Statement by Malick Jallow Foundation for Children on the Day of the African Child
16th June 2022. Press Statement Today the 16th day of June 2022 marks International Day of the African Child (DAC). According to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, the day is commemorated mainly “to recall the 1976 uprisings in Soweto when high-school students […]