Impressed by the bravery of the children with albinism sharing their stories at the #ACERWC43 ! Your powerful voices are a reminder that every child deserves to be heard and valued. Your stories will pave the way for a more inclusive future where all children can thrive.

Education on contraception for teenage girls with disabilities is important so that they can protect themselves. Read more in the ACERWC Report here: reproductiverights.org/acerwc-report-… #ACERWC43 #teenagepregnancy

Children are our priority. This year's theme is Education for all. Ho sa le pejana moo re eang..!
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The 43rd @ACERWC session explored solutions to bring down teenage pregnancy. Schools should guarantee privacy & access to sexual & reproductive health services for teenagers, empowering them to make informed choices. #ACERWC43 #teenagepregnancy

The recent 43rd @ACERWC Session extensively explored teen pregnancy in Africa, as it remains a significant concern on the continent.

Each day, an estimated 20,000 girls under the age of 18 give birth in developing countries.
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For the Day of General Discussion on Solutions to Challenges faced by #ChildrenWithAlbinism , the first panel will set the scene with a comprehensive overview of the status ofchildren with albinism in Africa.

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As part of the panel on Children on the Move representing the African Union AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs&Social Development. It was evidential & conclusive from all presentations that - Protecting children on the move cannot wait! The time is #Now .

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In the 43rd ACERWRC Session, Ackson Banda from Zambia highlighted that effective advocacy requires partnership with other organizations. ACRWC CSO FORUM @ACERWC #ACERWC43

Nancy Baraza from Zamara Foundation highlights the impact of the 43rd @ACERWC session, particularly how reproductive rights intersect with education for teen mums and pregnancy learners. #ACERWC43

During the 43rd ACEWRC session, Isaac Bavubi from @NCDUganda highlighted the need to be intentional when implementing projects, and involving children and youth in matters that affect them. #ACERWC43 ACRWC CSO FORUM ACERWC

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AAN participated in the Day of General Discussion: Solutions to Challenges Faced by Children with Albinism.

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Day of General Discussion at the ACERWC in Lesotho,

'We need to be ambassadors of change, work with learners with albinism to know their needs & not be a blanket implementation of actions like making sure in classrooms they sit at the front'

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Dr Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative on Violence against Children, today at the #ACERWC43 emphasized the need for governments to prioritize investments in children’s futures & to include young voices in decision making processes.

Glad to have represented & delivered t/opening remarks on behalf of H.E Amb Minata SAMATE Commissioner AU Health,Humanitarian Affairs &Social Development at the 4️⃣3️⃣ Ordinary Session of ACERWC in #Maseru 🇱🇸. Thanks to Her Majesty Masenate Mohato Seeiso, Queen of the Kingdom🇱🇸 for gracing the opening with her presence.
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“As a young child I was used as a scare crow for children who are crying, and they were not allowed to sit close to me in school, this greatly affected my school performance”. Ogik Peter speaking on behalf

To promote the right of #children to participate & be heard in all matters that affect them, we're pleased to have supported the participation of outgoing & incoming chairperson of #AfricanChildrenSummit in the #ACERWC43 to brief ACERWC about the upcoming summit in August 2024!

ACERWC Day of General Discussion on Solutions to Challenges faced by Children With Albinism.

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Anticipating enriching insights on Day 2 of the #ACERWC43 Panel Discussion session. #YearOfEducation

The 43rd Session of the @ACERWC has kicked off in Maseru, opened by Her Majesty the Queen.

World Vision joins hands with other child-focused organizations, CSOs, and Member States to report back and engage in two weeks of discussions with the Secretariat.
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Listening to children share their experiences first hand in Lesotho was a priority for the United Nations SRSG Dr Najat Maalla M’jid on the sidelines of #ACERWC43 , currently happening in Maseru. These conversations are important for the global effort to protect & advance children’s rights.