Global Impact Report 2007 - Women`s World Summit Foundation

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19 November
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
Global Impact Report 2007
Activities and events organized by international coalition members
Celebrating the World Day 2007 - CAVOT (Togo)
WWSF Women’s World Summit Foundation
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Message from WWSF - Women’s World Summit Foundation
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19 NOVEMBER – WORLD DAY FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE
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Why a World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse?
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Messages of support 2007
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Global poster 2007
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List of international coalition member organizations 2007
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Call to Action 2007
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WWSF PRIZE FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE
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Why a Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse?
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Laureate organizations 2007
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WWSF YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN “YES to prevention of child abuse!”
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GENEVA ACTIVITY REPORT – 19 NOVEMBER 2007
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GLOBAL ACTIVITY REPORT – 19 NOVEMBER 2007
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Africa
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Asia & Oceania
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Americas & The Caribbean
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Europe
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2007 WWSF Global Impact Report - World Campaign for Prevention of Child Abuse
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Message from WWSF – Children’s Section
The World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - 19 November 2007 proved to be a very successful year of activities
according to reports received. Around the world, more than 780 NGOs from 128 countries organized local and
national activities and events. WWSF received many very exciting documents with beautiful photos and videos. The
following report presents brief examples in three languages (English, French and Spanish), which are edited for
reasons of space.
In Geneva, WWSF HQ, the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse was commemorated with a Conference on
the theme “Television, Advertising, the Internet: What is the influence on our children?” (venue: WMO).
In 2007, WWSF received many interesting applications for its annual Prize for prevention of child abuse, that made
the selection very difficult. Awarded laureate organizations are the following:
First Prize (US$ 3000):
Society for Empowering Human Resources - SEHER, Pakistan
Second Prize (US$ 1000):
Association Mondiale pour les Orphelins et les Enfants Abandonnés - WAO Afrique, Togo
Two additional awards (US$ 500 each):
Observatorio sobre Infancia de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
Organisation Nationale des Femmes Rurales « Fleurs de Centrafrique » -ONFR/FC, Central African Rep.
Acknowledgements:
WWSF is grateful for financial support received in 2007 from: the OAK Foundation; the Principality of Liechtenstein
Foreign Affais; Swiss Federal Social Insurance Office (OFAS); Commune de Plan-Les-Ouates; City of Geneva;
Vivre Autrement; Editions Jouvence; and Loterie Romande.
WWSF appreciated the moral support received from Profesor Yanghee Lee, Chairperson of the Committee on the
Rights of the Child and from Mr. Jean Zermatten, Member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Director
of the International Institute for the Rights of the Child IDE.
WWSF also thanks all its members, friends, board members, staff and volunteers who make its work possible.
We all have a role to play! Prevention is the responsibility of all of us!
Laure Maitrejean, WWSF - Children’s Section Program Coordinator
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I ) 19 NOVEMBER
WORLD DAY FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE
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 Why a World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse?
Today, sexual, physical and emotional abuse are a universal and alarming problem and
increased attention and effective protection skills and prevention measures are urgently
needed at family-, local-, national- and international level. After a long tradition of silence,
child abuse is being more and more denounced and becoming a public and political
concern.
Alerting Governments and civil society organizations to play a more active role in the
promotion of and respect for the rights of the child (reference articles 19 and 34 of the
Convention on the Rights of the Child), and advocating the need for more effective
prevention of child abuse and violence, WWSF launched in 2000 the World Day for
Prevention of Child Abuse, a Day to be commemorated every 19 November in
synergy with the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (20 November). Objective: to be a rallying
call, draw attention to the issue of child abuse and highlight once a year innovative prevention and child protection
measures around the world.
To make the World Day an annual global call to action, WWSF launched in 2001 an international coalition of
governmental and non-governmental organizations with the objective to catalyze the creation of a culture of
prevention of child abuse and a global partnership network to raise awareness, mobilize for action, disseminate
prevention programs, and hold world leaders accountable for promises made to the children of the world.
19 November coalition members commit to mark the Day with local and national events and activities; mention the
World Day in their publications and on their web sites; distribute posters, educational programs and information;
create partnerships and national coalitions of organizations working for the promotion and protection of the rights of
the child; generate financial resources for programs; alert the press and radio stations, inform local authorities of the
existence of the World Day and of planned activities; and lobby governments for official proclamation of the Day as a
National Day.
Messages of Support received in 2007
 Prof. Yanghee Lee, Chairperson of the Committee on the Rights of the Child “On behalf of the Committee on
the Rights of the Child, I would like to thank the Women’s World Summit Foundation for its dedication for the work
of prevention of child abuse. [...] I believe in the importance of a proactive approach in stopping violence against
children.” (2007)
 Jean Zermatten, Member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, Director of the International
Institute for the Rights of the Child IDE “[...] We have to recognize the work done by WWSF (Women’s World
Summit Foundation), an NGO we need to respect for its commitment for global prevention, for catalyzing
innovative programs for prevention of child abuse thanks to its annual 4 Prize awards, and for making 19
November “The World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse”. I take pleasure in encouraging everyone among us to
support its activities.” (2007)
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 Poster 2007
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 List of international coalition member organizations 2007
786 organizations, 128 countries
Active Members
International and Regional Organizations
African Centre for Education and Development - ACED (Nigeria)  African Network for Prevention and Protection
against Child Abuse and Neglect - ANPPCAN (Kenya)  Aldeas Infantiles SOS Costa Rica (Costa Rica)  Arab
Resource Collective - ARC (Lebanon)  Art for Humanity - AFH (South Africa)  Asociación Club Kiwanis Santander Taller Pedagógico (Colombia)  Association d’Entraide Humanitaire pour l’Afrique - AEHA (Benin)  Association
Internationale des Victimes de l’Inceste - AIVI (France)  Association Internationale Kofi Annan pour la Promotion et
la Protection des Droits de l’Homme et la Paix - AIKAPPRODHOMP (Cameroon)  Association Jeunesse et
Développement du Bénin - AJDB (Benin)  Association sans Frontière des Jeunes pour la Promotion de l’Education
et du Tourisme - AFJEPET (Togo)  Balkan Sunflowers - BSF (Kosovo)  Basharat-E-Ibn-E-Mariam women and
children development organization (Pakistan)  Campaign for Female Education - CAMFED International (United
Kingdom)  Carrefour du Volontariat Togo - CAVOT International (Togo)  Carrefour Tiers Monde Togo - CTM Togo
(Togo)  Casa de la Mujer - Rosario (Argentina)  Centre d’Etudes Stratégiques pour le Moyen-Orient - CESMO
(Lebanon)  Centro de Investigación y Estudios Económicos, Educativos, Sociales y Culturales - CIESCU (Peru) 
Child Advocacy Rehabilitation and Education (Nigeria)  Christian Children’s Fund - CCF (USA)  Coalition
Internationale pour un Tourisme Responsable et Respectueux - CITRR (France)  Compagnons de Cœur ONG
(France)  Ecumenical Network for Youth Action - ENYA (Czech Republic)  EDUPAX (Canada)  Fondation
Christophe Biringanine - FCB (Democratic Republic of Congo)  Foundation for Subjective Experience and Research
- SER (Germany)  Fundación Unicornio (Colombia)  Fundación Voy A Cambiar El Mundo - VACEM (Chile) 
Geneva Call (Switzerland)  Girls Speak Out Foundation (USA)  GOAL Ireland (Kenya)  Grassroots Rights
Advocacy - GRAD (USA)  Hope Worldwide-Pakistan (Pakistan)  Innocence En Danger - IED (France)  Instituto de
Investigación y Desarrollo en Prevención de Violencia y Promoción de la Convivencia Social - CISALVA (Colombia)
 International Campaign for Freedom and Peace - ICFP (Benin)  International Child Abuse Network, Inc. - Yes
ICAN (USA)  International Children’s Center - ICC (Turkey)  International Children Welfare- Collectif des Mères
(France)  International Centre for Conflict & Human Rights Analysis - ICCHRA International (Ghana)  International
School of Equal Opportunities - ISEO (Ukraine)  International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect ISPCAN (USA)  J. Gary Mitchell Film Company (USA)  Label STEP (Switzerland)  Lesotho Child Counselling Unit
(Lesotho)  Molo Songololo (South Africa)  Parent Coaching Institute - PCI (USA)  P.A.R.E.N.T. International
(USA)  Pastoral Response Assistance Team, Inc. - PRAT (USA)  Plan International (United Kingdom)  Save the
Children en Perú (Peru)  Shabnam resources (India)  Shirley Ann Sullivan Educational Foundation - SASEF (Brazil
& USA)  Smiling Children Foundation - SCF (Switzerland)  Society for Women and AIDS in Africa - SWAA
International (Senegal)  SOS Enfants des Iles du Nord (Saint Martin - Antilles)  Stiftelsen Kvinnoforum (Sweden) 
Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse (USA)  Students Partnership Worldwide Nepal - SPW (Nepal) 
Southern African Network against Trafficking and Abuse of Children - SANTAC (Mozambique)  Susila Dharma
International Association - SDIA (Canada)  Talented Youths International (Nigeria)  Taskforce for Health Promotion
for Children and Adolescents in and by Hospitals - HPH-CA (Italy)  Women International Coalition Organisation WICO (Cameroon)  World Association for Orphans and Abandonned Children - WAO Afrique (Togo)  World
Independent Youth Union - WIYU (Armenia)  Young Girls Foundation - YGF (Nigeria)  Youth Media &
Communication Initiative - YMCI (Nigeria)  Youth Welfare Club® Shahkot (India)  3HO Foundation (USA)
Active Members
National Organizations
AFRICA Algeria Association culturelle TAFTILT  Angola Solidaridad para el Desarrollo de la Niñez - SDI  Benin
Actions Communautaires pour le Développement Durable - ACDD  Association Défis Jeunes pour le
Développement - ADJD  Conseil des Activités Educatives du Bénin - CAEB  Conseil National des Femmes
Indépendantes du Bénin - CONAFIB/UTPA/MAHUTIN  Enfants pour la Paix et l’Equilibre dans le Monde - EPE
ONG  Ensemble Allons dans la Paix - EAP ONG  Global Service Development - GSD  Groupe de Recherche et
d'Appui à l'Auto-promotion durable à la Base - GRAAB  Horizon d’Espoir - HE  Human Solidarity Benin - HSB 
Jeunesse Perspectives Groupement - JPG-Bénin  Juriste - Echos - Consult  Les enfants de demain (Tomorrow’s
Children)  ONG Autre Vie  ONG ESE Bénin - Organisation Non Gouvernementale pour le suivi de la population en
matière d’Education, de Santé et d’Environnement au Bénin  ONG Nouvelles Visions - ONG NV  Organisation
Mondiale pour l’Education Préscolaire - OMEP BENIN  Plan Bénin  Union Chrétienne Face à la Santé - UCFS 
Burkina Faso Action pour le Civisme et la Démocratie - ACD  Association Demain la Jeunesse - ADJ  Association
des Enfants et Jeunes Travailleurs du Burkina/Koupela - AEJTB/K  Association Song-Kombissé - ASKO 
Association Trait d’Union des Jeunes Burkinabés - ATUJB  Burundi Association Burundaise de Victimologie ABUVI  Association Communautaire pour la Promotion et la Protection des Droits de l’Homme - ACPDH 
Association d’appui aux Projets Sanitaires et de Développement Communautaire - APSDC  Association de lutte
pour la promotion et la protection des droits de la femme et de l’enfant - ALUDROFE  Association de Volontaires
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pour l’encadrement et le soutien des Enfants en Situation difficile - AVES “Lève-toi et Marche”  Association des
Volontaires pour la Promotion de la Jeunesse - ASVOPROJEU  Association des Volontaires de Lutte Contre la
Violence et Sida - AVLCVS  Association pour l’Encadrement des Orphelins et l’Education à la Paix - AEOEP 
Association pour la Communication et Education aux Droits de l’Homme - ACEDH  Centre Jeunes Kamenge - CJK
 Youth for Security Club - YSC/CJS  Youth Strategy for Disaster Reduction  Cameroon African Women's
Association - AWA  Aide et Solidarité aux Enfants des Hommes - ASEH  Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Team Project ADAPT  Association Culturelle Mission de Récréation - ACMR  Association des Volontaires pour
l'Eradication des Fléaux Sociaux - AVEFS  Association Enfants, Jeunes et Avenir - ASSEJA  Cameroon Society
for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - CASPCAN  Centre d’Accueil et de Volontariat pour Orphelins
Abandonnés et Handicapés du Cameroun - CAVOAH  Cercle d’Initiative Commune pour la Recherche,
l’Environnement et la Qualité - CICREQ  Chantier d’Appui, de Loisirs, de Bricolage des Lapinos - CALBRIL 
Collectif des Femmes pour la Protection de l’Enfant et de l’Environnement  Community Human Rights and
Advocacy Centre - CHRAC  Droits de l’Enfant : un Livre pour Chaque Enfant DELICE  ELENA-NGO  Encadreurs
Volontaires du Cameroun - EVC  Fondation Généreuse Développement - FGD  Global Welfare Association GLOWA  Mouvement pour la Défense de l’Humanité et l’Abolition de la Torture - MDHAT  ONG GICAR-CAM 
Organisation for the Fight Against Child Abuse - OFACA  Society for Women and AIDS in Africa - SWAA Cameroon
 Youth for the Child’s Welfare - YCW  Central African Republic Association Centrafrique Avenir - ACA 
Association des Femmes pour le Développement  Organisation Nationale des Femmes Rurales “Fleurs de
Centrafrique” - ONFR FC  Chad Droits de l'Homme sans Frontières - DHSF  D.R. Congo Action Contre
l’Ignorance - ACI  Action pour la promotion des femmes paysannes et enfants défavorisés en République
Démocratique du Congo  Action pour la Promotion et le Développement Intégré - APRODI  Arche d’Alliance ARAL  Association Congolaise des Droits de la Personne Humaine - ACDP  Association de Volontaires pour
l’Encadrement des Vulnérables et Enfants Non Accompagnés - AVEVENA  Association des Femmes en Action
avec Christ - AFAC  Association des Femmes pour le Développement Communautaire - AFDC  Association des
Jeunes pour la Promotion de la Santé - AJPS  Association des Mamans Inter Bandundu pour le Développement AMIBAND  Association Jeunesse et Enfance - SOS AJESS  Association pour l’Intégrité de la Mère et de l’Enfant AIME  Association pour le Développement du Congo - ADC  Association pour le Développement et la promotion
des Droits Humains - ADDH  Association pour les Victimes de la Répression en Afrique  Avenir Plus - AP  Best
World Vision - BWV  Centre Africain d’Echange Culturel - CAFEC  Centre Chrétien de Développement - CCD 
Centre Chrétien pour le Développement des Paysans en milieu Rural - CCDPR  Centre d’Encadrement des Jeunes
pour le Développement Rural - CEJEDER  Centre de Formation et d’Alphabétisation pour le Développement CFAD  Centre de santé et d’hébergement des enfants défavorisés - CESEDEF  Centre National d’Appui au
Développement et à la Participation Populaire - CENADEP  Child Evangelism Action - CEA  Collectif des Femmes
Rurales pour le Développement - COFERD  Femmes Africaines pour le Développement Economique et Social FADES  Femmes Rurales face aux Violences et au Développement  Femmes Solidaires pour la Paix et le
Développement - FSPD  Fondation Enfants en Détresse - FED  Forum des ONGD pour la Paix et le
Développement de l’Enfant - FOPADE  Foyer Marie Reine des Coeurs - FOMARC  Genre et Actions Sociales GASO  Groupe d’Appui pour le Développement du Maniema - GADEMA  Groupe de Voix des sans Voix - GVSV 
Humanisme et Droits Humains - HDH  Initiatives Femmes, Enfants et Développement - IFED  Les Amis du
Quartier  Life Action - LIAC  Love in Action - Centre Oasis  Oeuvre Sociale pour les Amis Chrétiens - OSAC 
ONG Femmes Volontaires pour la lutte contre la Malnutrition - FEVOMA  ONG La charité plus  Orphelinat pour
Enfants des Sidéens - OES  Paysans Actifs contre l'Ignorance et la Faim - PACIF  Programme d'Appui pour le
Développement de la Femme et de l'Enfant du Congo - PADEFECO  Programme Diocésain d’Encadrement des
Enfants de la Rue - PEDER  Projet d’Encadrement des Enfants Défavorisés et Mal nourris - PEDM  Projet Intégré
pour les Droits de la personne dans les Entités Nationales - PIDEN  Solidarité et Coopération pour le
Développement Intégral des Femmes et Enfants - SOCOODEIFE  Trust And Care / D. Congo - TAC  Union des
Femmes pour la Justice et la Paix - UFJP  Upatanishi Association - UPASSO  Vous et Vos Droits - VVD  Egypt
Land Center for Human Rights - LCHR  National Council for Childhood and Motherhood - NCCM  Tanweer
Foundation for Education & Development in Minia  Ethiopia Ethiopian Muslims Relief and Development Association
- EMRDA  Ethiopian National Association for Mentally Retarded Children and Youth  Multi-purpose Community
Development Project - MCDP  Gabon Mouvement des Minorités Autochtones du Gabon - MINAPYGA  Ghana
Abibimman Foundation - AF  Children and Youth in Broadcasting CURIOUS MINDS  Christian Rural Assistance
Foundation - CRAF  Friends of Suffering Humanity - SUHUF  Gate of Hope Foundation - GHF  Pro-Link
Organization  Smart Youth Volunteers Foundation - SYVF  Youth Life Africa  Guinea Association Rêve des
Enfants de Rue - ARER  Ivory Coast Association de Défense et de Promotion des Droits de l'Enfant - APED 
Enfance Heureuse  Femmes Côte d’Ivoire Expérience - FCIEX  ONG La Voie de l’Espoir - VE  PREJPROS 
Solidarité des Adultes Pour l’Enfant - ONG SAPE CI  West Africa Network for Peacebuilding in Cote d’Ivoire WANEP-CI  Kenya Bella Rehabilitation Centre - BRC  Citron Wood Foundation - CWF  Grassroots
Empowerment Initiative - GEMINI  Kiweka Watch Self Help Group  Learning and Development Kenya  Tabaka
Artisan Centre youth group  The CRADLE - The Children Foundation  Young Widows Advancement Program YWAP  Liberia Children Welfare Foundation International - CWFI  People Against Poverty International - PAPI 
Women and Children Development Organization - WOCHIDO  Libya Woman Association in Al Fatha University 
Malawi Namwera AIDS Coordinating Committee - NACC  Youth Net and Counselling - YONECO  Mali
Association des Enfants et Jeunes Travailleurs  Association Espoir pour les Femmes et les Enfants - AFEMUDE 
Association Jeunesse Action - AJA Mali  Association pour la Promotion de la Femme et de l’Enfant à Niamakoro 2007 WWSF Global Impact Report - World Campaign for Prevention of Child Abuse
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ASSOPROFEN  Mauritania Association Mauritanienne pour la Santé de la Mère et de l’Enfant - AMSME  Halley
Movement  Organisation Mauritanienne pour l’Encadrement et le Développement  Mauritius Centre d'Education
et de Développement pour les Enfants Mauriciens - CEDEM  Forum of Mauritian Journalists and Mauritius Times
Newspaper  Morocco Association Femmes pour l’Egalité et la Démocratie - AFED 
 Association Marocaine
Solidarité Sans Frontières - AMSSF  Centre Marocain des Droits de l’Homme  Niger Association pour la Lutte
contre le Travail des Enfants au Niger - ALTEN  Cadre de concertation des intervenants en matière de lutte contre
les violences faites aux femmes et enfants  Nigeria Ajegunle Community Project - ACP  All Preventive Measures
Organization, Lagos - APMOLAGOS  Anti Child Abuse Society of Africa - ACASA  Better Community Life Initiative
- BECOLIN  Centre for Governance and Qualitative Studies - CGQS  Child Rights Network - CHIRN  Children's
Rights Information Network - CRIN  Children’s Rights Network - CHRINET  Comfort for widows and orphans
initiative  De - Panacea  Development Initiatives for Community Enhancement - DICE  Friendly Environment and
Human Development Foundation - FEHD Foundation  Girl Child Empowerment Nigeria  Girls' Power Initiative GPI  Kenneward Foundation - KF  Life Care Foundation Intl.  Life Time Caring Organization  Light Bearers
Organization - LBO  Maternal and Child Health Development and Education Center - MCHDEC  Moms Club
International Nigeria  Peculiar People Foundation  Psycho-Human Development Organisation - PHDO  Save The
African Child initiative - STAC  Sexual Violence Response Initiative - Aka Media Concern for Women and Children 
Sound Health Initiative - SHIN  Sustainable Movement for Equity - SME  Talent Century Chaser Sports Intl.  The
Intellectual Group  Women Action Coalition Child Abuse  Women And Children Development Action  Women
Supportive and Improvement Organisation - WSIO  Youth Action for Democracy - YAD  Youth Empowerment
Foundation - YEF  Youthcare 2000 and Beyond  Youths Against Drug Abuse and Child Trafficking - YADACT 
Rwanda Amajyambere-Iwacu/Action  Solidarité pour l’Epanouissement des Veuves et des Orphelins pour le Travail
et l′Auto-promotion - SEVOTA  Senegal Action Citoyenne - ACCIT  Association Femme-Enfant-Environnement AFEE  Association Humanitaire Tribune Des Enfants - TRIDE  Association pour la Lutte contre la Pauvreté et
l’Analphabétisme - ALPA  KAGAMEN  Plan Senegal  Regroupement des Femmes Consom’actrices contre la
féminisation de la Pauvreté - RFCP  Réseau des journalistes pour la protection des droits de l’enfant au Sénégal 
Union Chrétienne de Jeunes Gens - UCJG YMCA  Sierra Leone Childhelp Sierra Leone  Network Movement for
Youth and Children Welfare-Sierra Leone - NMYCW-SL  Somalia Peace Action Society Organization for Somalia PASOS  Somali Youth Development Network - SOYDEN  South Africa Fikelela AIDS Project  GRIP - Rape
Intervention Project  Tanzania Amani Center for Persons with Disabilities  Gender Forum  Integral Assistance to
Vulnerable Children - IAVC  Plan Tanzania  Tanzania Women Social Economic Developement and Human Rights
Organization - TWSEDHRO  The Gambia Aid The Children Network  Children for Children Organisation  Gam
Rural UNESCO Club - GRUC  Togo Action pour la Jeunesse d’Afrique - AJA  Action Sauver Les Enfants du
Monde - ASLEM  Agence Régionale pour l’Elimination de toutes les formes de Discrimination à l’Egard des Enfants
dans la Région des Savanes  Association “AGAPE”  Association des Volontaires en Lutte contre le Sida - AVLS 
Association Ile de Développement - ONG AIDE  Association pour la Promotion Durable de la Femme Défavorisée APDFD  Association pour la Santé de la Mère du Nouveau Né et de l’Enfant - ASMENE  Association pour le
Développement Intégral de la Femme et de la jeune Fille - ADIFF  Cercle d’Appui et d’Assistance aux Initiatives
Communautaires - CAAIC  Cercle de Réflexion et d’Action pour Christ - CRAC  Cercle de Réflexion et d’Action
pour la Protection et l'Emancipation de la Femme - CRAPEF  CHALLENGES: Jeunesse, Action pour le
Développement Durable  Club des Amis du Village - CAV  Construire Ensemble - CE  Croix-Rouge Togolaise Coordination Région centrale - CRT-CRC  Génie d’Appui à la Fille de Village - GAFiV TOGO  Groupe de
Recherche, d’Etude, de Conseil et d’Appui au Développement - GRECAD  Jeune Fille Orientée - JFO  Jeunesse,
éducation et développement en Afrique - Jed Afrique  Programme d’Appui à la Femme et à l’Enfance Déshéritée PAFED  Réseau des Organisations de Développement de la Région Centrale - RESODERC  Uganda Christ Our
Hope Orphanage Centre  Fairland Foundation - FAFO  Latigi Orphan Care Centre - LOCC  Uganda Peace
Foundation Initiative - UPFI  Voluntary Action for Development - VAD  Zambia Child Care and Adoption Society of
Zambia, Lusaka Branch  Community for Human Development - CHD  Young Christian Education Club of Zambia YCECZ  Youth for Change - YOCA  Zimbabwe CONTACT Family Counselling Centre  Justice for Children Trust
 New Hope Foundation  New Life Ahead - NELA
ASIA Armenia Zartonk-89 NGO  Afghanistan Bureau for Reconstruction and Development - BRD  Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Child-to-Child Peace Network - ACCPN  Baku Volunteer Center - BVC  Centre “Ishiqli Ev’ Children of
Streets  Centre “Women and Modern World”  Women Bar Association  Bangladesh Action in Development - AID
 Aid Organization - AO  Bangladesh Association of Young Researcher - BAYR  Bangladesh Mahila Parishad BMP  Centre for Services and Information on Disability - CSID  Center for Woman and Child Development CWCD  Children’s Television Foundation of Bangladesh - CTFB  Chinnamul Shishu Kishore Sangstha - CSKS 
Cultural Movement for Human Development - CMHD  Reach to Unreached - RUN  Thengamara Mohila Sabuj
Sangha - TMSS  World Peace & Cultural Foundation - WPCF  Cambodia Children Support Foundation - CSF 
NYEMO Cambodia  China Against Child Abuse, Hong Kong  Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center &
Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Shaanxi China  Gerogia Child and Environment - C&E  Public
Health and Medicine Development Fund of Georgia - PHMDF  Society Biliki  Georgia - Ossetian conflict zone
Journalists for Human Rights - JHR (South Ossetia)  India Bharat Integrated Social Welfare Agency - BISWA 
Child Rights Advocacy Foundation - CRAF  Child Rights Trust - CRT  Children's Rights in Goa - CRG  Childright
 Committee for Legal Aid to Poor - CLAP  Community Development Centre - CDC  Divya Disha  Enfold
Proactive Health Trust  Farmers Development Agency  Forum for Child Rights - FCR  Forum for Indigenous
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Perspectives and Action, Manipur - FIPA  Gandhi Manav Kalyan Society - GMKS  Grama Vikas Peace Foundation
 Institute of Psychological and Educational Research - IPER  Jananeethi - a people’s initiative for human rights 
Krityanand UNESCO Club  Love Humanity International  MAHITA  Nanban Trust  National Domestic Workers'
Movement - NDWM  People's Cultural Centre - PECUC  Priyadarshini Welfare Society  Ramola Bhar Charitable
Trust - Project STOP (Stop Trafficking and Oppression of children & women)  Rural Development Organization RDO  Rural Institute for Development Education - RIDE  Rural Poverty Women’s Organisation  Sambhav Social
Service Organization  SANGHAMITRA  Society for Help Entire Lower & Rural People - HELP  Society for
People’s Awareness - SPAN  Society of Underprivileged People's - SOUP  Sradhanjali Charitable Trust - SCT 
Strides Society  Tulir - Centre for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse - CPHCSA  UDISHA - Society
for education, employment and sustainable development  Vidya Bharti Sansthan - VIBHA  Village Service Trust VST  VOICE TRUST - Voice for the Oppressed through Integrated Community Emancipation  Wing Of Research
in Local Development - WORLD  Women's Organisation in Rural Development - WORD  World Hand’s of Youth WHY  Indonesia Children Crisis Centre - C³ Lampung  Perkumpulan Sada Ahmo - PESADA  Iran Rahyab
Women and Children Institute  Israel Al-Qasemi College Academic College of Education  Japan Children’s
Rainbow Center - CRC Japan  Jordan Jordan River Foundation - JRF  Jordanian Psychological Association - JPA
 Kazakhstan Union of Crisis Centers of Kazakhstan - UCCK  Lebanon Developmental Action without Borders Naba'a  KAFA (enough) Violence & Exploitation  Malaysia Malaysian Association for the Protection of Children MAPC  P.S. The Children  Shelter (Advocacy & Awareness)  Maldives Care Society  Rights For All - RFA 
Nepal Agro Forestry Basic Health and Cooperation Nepal - ABC Nepal  Center to Assist and Protect Child Rights of
Nepal - CAP-CRON  Children - Women In Social Service & Human Rights - CWISH  Concern for Children and
Environment Nepal - CONCERN Nepal  Institute of Human Rights Communication, Nepal - IHRICON  Kadambari
Memorial College of Science and Management - Department of Social work  Maiti Nepal - MN  Nepal International
Consumers Union - NICU  Samaj Sewa Doti - SSD  Pakistan Association of Network for Community
Empowerment - ANCE  Bhittai Welfare Association - BWA  Fundamental Human Rights & Rural Development
Association - FHRRDA  GOODWILL  Grass roots Organization for Human Development - GODH  Hamdam
Development Organization  Handicap & Orphan Children’s Charity Society - HOCCS  Hope Development
Organization - HDO  Human Friends Organization - HFO  Human Rights Welfare Society  Insan Dost Association
- IDA  International Fellowship Bible Church Pakistan - IFBC  JAGGARTA Social Welfare Organization  Merit
Witness  Pak Public Welfare Foundation - PPWF  Pakistan Council for Social Welfare Human Rights - PCSW&HR
 Pakistan Labour Federation - PLF  Pakistan Rural Workers Social Welfare Organization - PRWSWO  Parwarish
Welfare Foundation - PWF  Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy - PODA  Roshni Homes  Sahil 
Sindh Development Society - SDS  Sindh Journalists Network for Children - SJN  Social Transformation &
Educational Prosperity - STEP  Society for Empowering Human Resource - SEHER  Society for The
Empowerment of People - STEP  Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child - SPARC  Star Welfare
Foundation  Survive Welfare Organization  Sustainable Development Foundation - SDF  Swat Youth Front - SYF
 Taraqee Passand Organization  United Christian Welfare Society  Palestinian Territory Early Childhood
Resource Center - ECRC  Gaza Community Mental Health Programme - GCMHP  Palestinian Child Arts Center PCAC  Youth Development and Voluntary Work Association - YDVWA  Philippines Bahay Tuluyan  Center for
the Prevention and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse - CPTCSA  Child Protection Unit - Network  Childhope Asia
Philippines - CHAP  End Child Prostitution Child Pornography & Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes ECPAT Philippines  Stairway Foundation Inc. - SFI  World Vision Development Foundation - WVDF  Saudi
Arabia The National Family Safety Program  South Korea Save the Children Korea (Child Rights Center)  Sri
Lanka Christian Children Fund - CCF Sri Lanka  Hope for Children  Samasevaya  Sarvodaya Women’s
Movement - SWM  SERVE  Syria AlYarmouk Society  Thailand Centre for the Protection of Children's Rights
Foundation - CPCR  Vietnam Center for Reproductive and Family Health - RaFH  Yemen Ebhar Foundation for
Childhood and Creativeness  EUROPE & COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION Albania Albanian Helsinki
Committee - AHC  Intelektualet e rinj, Shprese - IRSH  SOS Children’s Villages, Tirane, Albania  Austria Help
Afghan School Children Organization - HASCO  Selbsthilfegruppe Überlebt für Frauen und Mädchen mit sexuellen
Missbrauchserfahrungen  Verein SELBSTLAUT, Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children  Belarus Amnesty
International Belarus, LGBT Network - AILGBT-Belarus  Bosnia and Herzegovina Zdravo da ste-Hi Neighbour ZDS  Croatia MiRTa  The Ombudsman for Children  Czech Republic ROSPRAV o.s.- Equality-Fairness-Justice
 Denmark Grevinde Danner Stiftelsen  Estonia Caritas Estonia  Germany AMYNA, Institut zur Prävention von
sexuellem Missbrauch  ECPAT Deutschland e.V.  Greece Hellenic Association for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse
 The Smile of the Child  Ireland Children’s Rights Alliance  Italy Associazione Interculturale di Donne Nosotras Nosotras  Coordinamento Italiano dei Servizi contro il Maltrattamento e l'Abuso all'Infanzia - CISMAI  Kosovo
Municipality of Peja - Children’s Rights Office  Norway Plan Norway  Poland Diakonia Kosciola EwangelickoAugsburskiego w RP  Portugal Association of Women Against Violence - AMCV  National Confederation for
Action on Child Labour - CNASTI  Republic of Macedonia Centre for Human Rights "AMOS"  Union of Women’s
Organizations of Macedonia - UWOM  Republic of Moldova Clubul Soroptimist International - Edinet  Romania
Save the Children Romania - ROSC  Russian Federation Sverdlovsk Regional Non-Commercial Organisation
Non-Commercial Partnership EveryChild  Serbia and Montenegro BEOSUPPORT - Belgrade support to exploited
children and youth  Slovakia Civil Society Organization - LABYRINT - Prevention of sexual abuse of girls and boys
 Soroptimist International of Europe, Club Zilina, Slovakia  Switzerland Association Duchamps-Libertino 
Association Suisse pour la Protection de l’Enfant - ASPE  CEVI SCHWEIZ - Unions Chrétiennes Suisses 
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C.T.A.S. Association - Centre de consultation pour les victimes d'abus sexuels  Fondation Ethique Familiale
(Consultation Interdisciplinaire de la Maltraitance Intrafamiliale - CIMI)  Réhabilitation Education Aide sociale - REA
Suisse-Cameroun  Ukraine Women's Consultative Center of Zakarpattya  United Kingdom Central Scotland
ST
Rape Crisis & Sexual Abuse Centre - CSRC & SAC (Scotland)  CHILDREN 1 (Scotland)  Falkirk Child
Protection Committee - Falkirk CPC (Scotland)  Stirling Women’s Aid - SWA (Scotland)  THE AMERICAS & THE
CARIBBEAN Argentina Asociación Argentina para la Prevención del Abuso y el Abandono Infantil - APAI 
Asociación El Trapito  Defensoría Pública de Menores e Incapaces  Estudios y Proyectos Asociación Civil - EyP 
Grupo Desde el Pie  Integración Infantil Argentina  Programa regional de prevención y asistencia al sujeto en
crisis “Línea Amarilla”  Proyecto de Capacitación en temas de Maltrato y Abuso Sexual Infantil - PROCAPI 
Proyecto Puerta Abierta Recreando - PAR  Red Nacional de Jóvenes y Adolescentes para la Salud Sexual y
Reproductiva / Fundación para Estudio e Investigación de la Mujer - RedNac / FEIM  Salud Activa  Bahamas No
Excuse Bahamas - NEB  Bolivia MAP Internacional Programa Centro Una Brisa de Esperanza  Brazil Centro de
Estudos Integrados, Infância, Adolescência e Saúde - CEIIAS  Integrated Center of Family Support - CIAF 
Laboratório de Análise e Prevenção da Violência - LAPREV  Projeto UERE  Canada Boost Child Abuse
Prevention & Intervention  Canadian Red Cross, RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention  Canadian Voice of
Women for Peace - VOW  CANGRANDS National Kinship Support  Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare CECW  Children’s Aid Society of Toronto  Mary Manning Centre - MMC  Women’s Centre of Hamilton  Chile
Asociación Chilena Pro Naciones Unidas - ACHNU  Corporación de Promoción y Apoyo a la Infancia - ONG
PAICABÍ  Corporación No Gubernamental de Desarrollo Raíces - ONG RAÍCES  Colombia Asesorías Psicologías
en Prevención - APPI  Asociación Afecto contra el maltrato infantil - AFECTO  Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes de
Bogotá y Cundinamarca - YMCA-ACJ  Asociación Periferia  Colegio Gimnasio Los Cedros  Consejo Tutelar de
Teusaquillo - Teusaquitos y Teusaquitas  Corporación para el Desarrollo Social - CODES  Fundación Centro de
Desarrollo Social - CEDESOCIAL Barranquilla  Fundación Creciendo Unidos  Fundación Desarrollo y Paz FUNDEPAZ  Fundación Libertad, Vida y Paz - LIVIPAZ  Fundación Oriéntame  Fundación Pavco  Fundación
Profesionales & Productivos - P & P  Fundación Restaurar  Fundación Tíabambi Colseguros  Fundación
Universitaria san Martin - FUSM Programa de Medicina  Grupo Atención del Niño(a) y Adolescente en Riesgo Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe - HPTU  Observatorio sobre Infancia de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia  Orden
Hospitalaria San Juan de Dios - Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael - HUCSR  Red de sanción social contra
el maltrato y abuso sexual infantil  Selección de Trabajadores de Colombia - SETRAC  Universidad de Caldas 
Costa Rica Alianza Por Tus Derechos  Defensa de Niñas y Niños Internacional - DNI Costa Rica  Ecuador
Corporación centro de atención psicológica integral al niño/a y familia - CEPAINF  Corporación Gestión Ecuador GE  Guatemala Centro de Estudios y Apoyo al Desarrollo Local - CEADEL  Haiti Centre Haïtien pour la Défense
des Droits de l’Enfant  Centre Nutritif pour les Enfants Démunis de l’Ouest - CNEDO  Groupe de Réflexion et
d’Action Communautaire pour l’Enfance - GRACE  Mexico Centro Universitario de la Costa  Colectivo Ollin,
Alternativas para la Comunicación la Sexualidad y el Desarrollo Comunitario  Fundación Best, A.C.  Observatorio
Ciudadano de Políticas de Niñez, Adolescencia y Familias  Sistema par el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia del
Estado de Nuevo León  Nicaragua Fundación Cipaltomalt  Panama PROTEJO  Paraguay Defensa de los
Niños/ Internacional - DNI Sección Paraguay  GLOBAL...infancia  Peru Asociación Buena Esperanza de Vida ASBEVI  Asociación para el Desarrollo JIREH  Asociación Promoción y Desarrollo de la Mujer - PRODEMU
 Brigada de Voluntarios Bolivarianos del Peru - BVBP  Centro de Desarrollo e Investigación de la Selva Alta CEDISA  Centro de Desarrollo y Asesoría Psicosocial - CEDAPP  Centro de Estudios Sociales y Publicaciones CESIP  FOROSALUD UCAYALI  Proyecto Amigo  Red Peruana contra la Pornografía Infantil - RCPI Perú
 Puerto Rico Fundación Hogar Niñito Jesús - HNJ  Hogar del Niño, Inc.  Suriname Foundation for Human
Development  Uruguay Gurises Unidos  USA American Psychological Association - APA  Beyond Borders
 Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia  EPOCH-USA  Jacob Wetterling Foundation - JWF  National Secured
Access - NSA  Network for Women’s Lives  Performing and Fine Artists for World Peace  San Francisco Child
Abuse Prevention Center - SFCAPC  The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and
Neglect  Venezuela Fundación Casa de la Mujer Lilian Cabrera - DUNDACAMUJER L.C.  OCEANIA Australia
Bravehearts  Children's Hospital at Westmead  NAPCAN Foundation  New Zealand ECPAT NZ  Stop Demand
Foundation  WDPCA Network
Supporting Members
International and Regional Organizations
Action Innocence (Switzerland)  American Orthopsychiatric Association - Ortho (USA)  Arab Bureau for Human
Rights (Switzerland)  Assisi Solidale con i Bambini del Mondo - ONLUS (Italy)  Association “LYRE” (Switzerland) 
Association Points Coeur (Switzerland)  Center for Arab Women Training and Research - CAWTAR (Tunisia) 
Centro Internacional para la Prevención del Abuso Infantil - CIPAI (Nicaragua)  Child Helpline International - CHI
(The Netherlands)  ChildFund (Australia)  ChildHope UK (United Kingdom)  Children of the World 2000 (United
Kingdom)  Children on the Edge (United Kingdom)  Consortium for Street Children - CSC (United Kingdom) 
Council for the Care of Children (Australia)  Defence for Children International - DCI (Switzerland)  Délégué
Général de la Communauté Française aux Droits de l’Enfant (Belgium)  East African Sub-regional Support Initiative
for the Advancement of Women - EASSI (Uganda)  Enfance et Partage (France)  Eurochild (Belgium)  Family
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Violence Prevention Fund - FVPF (USA)  Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas - FAWCO (USA) 
Fondation DiDé - Dignité en Détention (Switzerland)  FXB International - Association François-Xavier Bagnoud
(Switzerland)  General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church - GBGM (USA)  Global March
Against Child Labour - GMACL (India)  Institut International des Droits de l’Enfant - IDE (Switzerland)  Institute for
Research on Working Children - IREWOC (The Netherlands)  International Association for Steiner / Waldorf Early
Childhood Education (Sweden)  International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates - IAYFJM
(Switzerland)  International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children - ICMEC (USA)  International Child
Development Initiatives - ICDI (The Netherlands)  International Council of Nurses - ICN (Switzerland)  International
Council of Jewish Women - ICJW (Israel)  International Forum for Child Welfare - IFCW (Canada)  International
Institute for Child Rights and Development (Canada)  International Volunteerism Organization for Women,
Education and Development - VIDES (Italy)  International Youth Foundation - IYF (USA)  Intervida World Alliance INWA (Spain)  KidsRights Foundation (The Netherlands)  Life-Link Friendship-Schools Association (Sweden) 
Medical Section of the Goetheanum CH (Switzerland)  Mouvement Mondial des Mères - MMM (France)  ONG Les
Enfants de l’Espérance - ONG LEE (USA)  People’s Movement for Human Rights Learning - PDHRE (USA) 
Perhaps... Kids Meeting Kids Can Make A Difference (USA)  Plan International Canada (Canada)  Red
Ciudadanas de Europa - RCE (Spain)  Red de Salud de las Mujeres Latinoamericanas y del Caribe - RSMLAC
(Chile)  Save the Children Sweden - MENA Region (Lebanon)  Société pour un monde digne des enfants
(Canada)  Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland (United Kingdom)  Terre de Joie (Switzerland) 
The Global Peace Initiative of Women - GPIW (USA)  The International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth and
Media at Nordicom, Göteborg University (Sweden)  Women’s International Networking - WIN (Switzerland)  World
Asian Workers Organization - WAWO (United Kingdom)  World Association of Early Childhood Educators AMEI/WAECE (Spain)  World Confederation for Physical Therapy - WCPT (United Kingdom)  World Federation for
Mental Health - WFMH (USA)  World Vision International - WVI (Canada)  Young Lives - an international study of
childhood poverty (United Kingdom)
National Organizations
AFRICA Algeria Université de Béjaia
 Burkina Faso Association Zemstaaba - AZET  Cameroon Adele
Reproductive Health Centre - ARHC  Association Développement et Solidarité pour l’Avenir  D.R. Congo Centre
Africain de Recherche Interdisciplinaire - CARI  Gabon Organisation de la Communauté des Jeunes ÉquatoGuinéens au Gabon - OCJEGG  Ivory Coast Zonta Club of Abidjan  Kenya Young Christian Peace Promoters
Women Group  Liberia Awareness Counseling Center  Mauritius Union of Women’s Committee, Mauritius MUWC  United Nations Association of Mauritius - MUNA  Niger ONG Contribution au Développement Rural CDR  Nigeria Environmental Rights Action - ERA  Women’s Board - Educational Co-operation Society - WBECS  Sierra Leone Adult Education for Development  Togo Association Carl Rogers - ACR  Fondation des
Droits de l’Enfant  Solidarité – Afrique – Développement - SAD  Uganda Grassroots Information Network GINET  Kampala City Council - KCC  Zambia Advocacy on Human Development  ASIA Azerbaijan The
Modern Society and Women Rights  Bangladesh Grameen Development Society - GDS  Cambodia Khmer
Youth Camp for Culture - KYCC  India Childcare Consortium  Jeewak Welfare Society  Mulnivasi Mukti Manch
 Nanban Trust  Indonesia Center for Community Empowerment Studies - CCES  Nepal Active Forum for
Human Rights Awareness - AFHA  Legal Aid and Consultancy Centre - LACC  Pakistan Aims Organization 
Tehreek Taraqe-E-Insaniate - URI-CC  Singapore Singapore Children’s Society  Yemen SOUL for the
Development of Women & Children  EUROPE & COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION Austria Kinder- und
Jugendanwaltschaft OÖ. - KiJA OÖ.  Belarus Volunteers without Borders  Belgium Association Parole
d’enfants  Kinderrechtencoalitie Vlaanderen  Réseau des Comités Blancs  Soroptimist International  Bosnia
and Herzegovina Humanitarian organization “Naša djeca“ Sarajevo  Bulgaria Bulgarian Gender Research
Foundation  Czech Republic Sdružení zastánců práv dítěte - DCI Czech section  Denmark The Danish
National Federation of Early Childhood Teachers and Youth Educators - BUPL  France Maison des Droits de
l’Enfant - MDE  Germany Beratungsstelle kibs (Kontakt-, Informations-, Beratungsstelle für männliche Opfer
sexueller Gewalt, bis 21 Jahre)  Verein gegen sexualisierte Gewalt e.V. Beratungsstelle Wildwasser  Greece
Family and Child Care Center  Ireland Barnardos  Italy AGESCI  Luxembourg Association Luxembourgeoise
pour la Prévention des Sévices à Enfants - ALUPSE  Soroptimist International Club Luxembourg-Melusina 
Republic of Macedonia First Children’s Embassy in the World- Megjashi  HANSM  Romania Romani CRISS Roma Center for Social Intervention and Studies  Russian Federation Kitezh Children’s Community  Serbia &
Montenegro ASTRA anti trafficking action  Slovenia Slovene Philanthropy - Association for Promotion of
Voluntary Work  Switzerland Association Telme  Geneva Infant Feeding Association - GIFA  mira - Prevention
of sexual abuse in leisure organisations  Missio  PLANeS  Swiss Cerebral Palsy Association  Viol-Secours 
United Kingdom Angus Child Protection Committee - ACPC (Scotland)  Barnardo’s  Business and Professional
Women UK  Center-Link  Churches’ Network for Non-Violence - CNNV  Contact a Family - CaF  House of
Commons  THE AMERICAS & THE CARIBBEAN Argentina Centro de Estudios e Investigación de la
Mujer - CEIM “Elvira Rawson”  Grupo de Trabajo para la Prevención y Asistencia de la Violencia Familiar y el
Maltrato Infantil / Hospital de Agudos José María Penna - GTPAVF y el MI  Organización Argentina de Jovenes
para las Naciones Unidas - OAJNU  Canada Beyond Borders  Child Welfare League of Canada - CWLC 
Defence for Children International - DCI Canada  First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada  John
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Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights - JHC  REAL Women of Canada  Colombia Fundación Ximena
Rico Llano - FXRLL  Dominican Republic Instituto de Derechos Humanos Santo Domingo - IDHSD  Ecuador
Centro Médico de Orientación y Planificación Familiar - CEMOPLAF  Honduras Asociación Compartir  Mexico
SHOTTAMA A.C.  Peru Red Nacional de Promoción de la Mujer/San Martín - RNPM/SM  Uruguay Cámara de
Senadores del Parlamento del Uruguay  USA Kristi House  Love Our Children USA  Stop It Now!  The
R.O.S.E. Fund (Regaining One’s Self-Esteem)  OCEANIA Australia Australian Childhood Foundation 
Commissioner for Children  New Zealand Human Rights Commission - HRC  National Council of Women of
New Zealand - NCWNZ  Office of the Children’s Commissioner
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II ) WWSF PRIZE FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE
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 Why a Prize for prevention of child abuse?
Created in 2003 to address the many requests for financial assistance WWSF receives
from coalition members marking the World Day and participating in the creation of a
culture of prevention of child abuse, the Prize for prevention of child abuse has as its
principal mission to award innovative activities in the field of prevention of child abuse
and encourages continuous efforts by NGOs to develop effective prevention measures
and catalyze new energies. Laureate organizations are selected among active WWSF
coalition member organizations that mark the World Day - 19 November. Four awards
are annually presented to organizations that carried out significant prevention activities.
Prize categories:
First Prize: Prize for innovative prevention activities (US$ 3000)
Honoring a unique and visionary activity serving as example for annual events
Second Prize: Prize for significant prevention activities (US$ 1000)
Honoring perseverance, past accomplishments and facing new challenges
Two additional awards: Prize for specific activities (US$ 500 each)
Honoring a particular pertinent activity at the grassroots level
 2007 Laureate organizations
First Prize (US$ 3000):
Association Mondiale pour les Orphelins et les Enfants Abandonnés - WAO Afrique, Togo
Observatorio sobre Infancia de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
Organisation Nationale des Femmes Rurales « Fleurs de Centrafrique » -ONFR/FC, Central African Rep.
Two first Prizes 2006 (US$ 3000 each)
Tulir Centre for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse - Tulir CPHCSA, India
Queen Rania Family & Child Center at Jordan River Foundation, Jordan
Two additional awards (US$ 500 each)
Association Najdeh, Lebanon
Cercle de Réflexion et d’Action pour Christ - CRAC, Togo
First Prize (US$ 3000)
International Child Abuse Network Inc - Yes ICAN, USA
Second Prize (US$ 1000)
Asociación Afecto contra el maltrato infantil - AFECTO, Colombia
Muhammadan Women Welfare Society, Pakistan
Youth Net and Counselling - YONECO, Malawi
First Prize (US$ 3000) :
Women Action Coalition Child Abuse - WACCA, Nigeria
Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights - PCSW & HR
Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse of East Asia, STA - CPCA, China
Vienna Network for Prevention of Sexual Abuse against Girls, Boys and Youth, Austria
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WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse 2007
WWSF awards four organizations for innovative prevention activities
First Prize 2007 (US$ 3000)
The first year that the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse was observed in SEHER’s province (Balochistan)
was in 2006. SEHER celebrated the World Day over the course of 20 Days of
Activism for prevention of child abuse leading up to 19 November. During the 20
days, the organization convened many different activities and worked with and
alongside many different groups.
• SEHER disseminated information on children’s rights with a special focus on child
abuse and developed a questionnaire with 72 core questions to help children to
understand and internalize the rights of the child.
• SEHER decided to involve all civil society organizations working for the cause of
children, and also partnered with the Balochistan Boy Scouts Association, the
Balochistan Educational and Environmental Journey, the Water Environment and
Sanitation Society, the National Commission for Peace and Justice, local Catholic
churches, Madrassahs, and the Concern Worldwide Balochistan Programme.
• The SEHER team developed 10 standardized messages that were displayed on
banners and placards throughout the 20 days of activism.
• SEHER involved children in the different activities (children in Child Protection
Centers, prisons, Drop in Centers, as well as working children, students studying
in seminaries, government schools, private schools, and children from minority communities) for the purpose of
internalizing the tools, elements and mechanisms for prevention of child abuse and introducing them to
comprehensive protective measures. The organization makes it a priority to work with a variety of vulnerable and
disadvantaged children including juvenile delinquents and commercial sex workers.
• During the 20 days campaign, SEHER worked
directly with juvenile prisoners, children
working in garages, children in child protection
centers for commercial sexual exploitation,
scavenger children, AMAL, child laborers, boy
scouts, and other groups by sharing
information about the rights of the child and
the World Day for displaying posters and banners with the 10 key messages against child abuse, wearing
stickers “Yes to prevention of child abuse!”, sharing speeches and personal experiences, poems, skits and songs
as well as various competitions on child abuse and the rights of the child.
• SEHER organized awareness raising sessions with stakeholders such as the Bar Councils, Teachers
Associations, the Clerks Association, the Journalists Union, Merchants Association, etc.
• A petition was filed in Balochistan High Court against the Government Balochistan and State departments for their
inefficiency and indifference regarding human rights violations including the violation of children’s rights.
SEHER had amazing results and response to all of the activities and events hosted. The 20 Days of Activism was
covered by several media outlets and appeared on television, radio, and in print. Overall the group reached 2.5
million people through the print media and 63.5 million through electronic media outlets. SEHER reached not only
people living in Pakistan, but also people in India and Afghanistan via the radio.
On 19 November, last event of the 20 Days, different activities were organized to draw attention on child abuse:
• A rally. More than 1200 children together with many organizations participated. They carried banners and posters
with messages, chanted slogans, and wore the yellow sticker “YES to prevention of child abuse!”. A welcome
committee including Members of parliament, political and judicial authorities as well as representatives of
associations received the rally.
• A seminar with speeches, skits, and songs by children. Members of the welcome committee were invited.
• A poster gallery with the prize winning posters from different child centers and jails.
• A banner to be signed “YES to prevention of child abuse!”
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Second Prize 2007 (US$ 1000)
Association Mondiale pour les Orphelins et les Enfants Abandonnés - WAO, Togo
Many activities were organized in Togo from 27 October to 30
November, under the patronage of the Ministry delegate close
to the Minister of Social Affairs, the promotion of women, in
charge of child and the elderly protection, and in collaboration
with many other NGOs such as DCI, Save the Children and
PLAN Togo. Preliminary activities, including preparatory
meetings with partners, meetings with the media, work
together with a group of 150 children for the writing of a
“Message from the children”, led to the organization of the
following activities in Lomé :
• A caravan for awareness (18-19 November). 80 taximotorbikes, 2 trucks with trailers and 2 brass bands crossed
the city to make the World Day better known. About
300'000 people could see the caravan;
• A football match (19 November). The match was an
opportunity for the NGOs representatives to share
information on child abuse and violence against children.
More than 1000 persons attended;
• Performances by folk groups (19 November). Banners and posters
reminded of the World Day. About 2000 persons attended;
• A morning’s entertainment (19 November). All organized and led by
children. it included projection of a documentary “Violence against children:
Stop!”; speeches by personalities; reading of the children’s message and its
official transmission to the representative of the Minister delegate close to
the Minister of Social Affairs, the promotion of women, in charge of child
and the elderly protection; and performances by various children’s groups
(Sketches, songs, poems).
• The inauguration of a Center for training and improvement of
housework technicians (“servants”) (20 November). Its main objective
is to reduce tensions caused by lack of training of employees. Many
personalities such as political authorities attended and expressed
themselves;
• Advertising activities. Conception of awareness material for distribution
and displaying in the main streets and crossroads of Lomé (posters,
banners, fliers, T-shirts / UN Study on Violence against children
recommendations / Committee on the rights of the child recommendations);
Broadcasting of radio programs on child abuse and violence in Togo and
worldwide tow-weeks long. Seven radios covered the activities organized
on the occasion of the World Day; Publishing of advertisements and articles
on the World Day by nine newspapers; Broadcasting of television programs
on the World Day by two of the most important TV Channels.
• Similar activities were organized by WAO partners in the cities of
Sokodé and Sotouboua. Lots of people attended too.
In total, ten radios (audience rate: 300'000 persons), twelve newspapers (2000 to 10'000 copies) and national
television channels participated in the campaign and in mobilizing the population.
The population who can have been touched by all theses activities is estimated 600’000 persons in Lomé.
Results : Thanks to all the activities carried out, NGOs cooperation as well as the cooperation between NGOs and
the government has been reinforced and child participation was real. Children met the Prime Minister and gave him
the Children of Togo Declaration. He agreed to transmit it to the Head of State. He also agreed to become the
honorary president of the national movement of children. This movement gather on an informal basis and looks for a
partner to finance its activities.
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 Observatorio sobre Infancia de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
The Observatory team decided to organize academic activities as well as awareness activities with the University
Community (12-21 November), to help understand the issue of child abuse in Colombia:
• 15 November: Radio program by the National University of Colombia. Members of the Observatory shared
information about child abuse in Colombia as well as the rights of the child in general. They also invited the
community to take part in the activities organized on the occasion of the World Day. It is estimated that about
800’000 people from Bogotá listened to this program.
• 16 November: Forum-Debate on child abuse in Colombia. Political and academic experts participated and more
than 300 people attended the Forum-Debate (teachers, students, professionals, representatives of grass root
groups, among others). It made the public aware of the punishment child abusers face and how institutions care
for victims of sexual abuse in Bogotá.
• 17 November: A cultural event for awareness of child sexual abuse took place in a central area that many people
pass by from the academic community (teachers, students and administrative employees of the University). This
included artists’ performances on prevention of child abuse and the promotion of the rights of the child. They went
around campus with placards and the 2000 flyers that the Observatory printed out to educate those that passed
by on the World Day.
• 21 November: Presentation “Contributions to the UN Study on Violence against children: three Colombian Case
Study”.  Child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation: voices of children  Training for the promotion of
positive education and elimination of corporal punishment  Parameters for media coverage of child sexual
abuse and child sexual exploitation. More than 150 people attended the event.
• 12-21 November: Mobilization for action. The above-mentioned activities were accompanied with a strong media
campaign diffusing articles, e-mail messages and posters displayed in various institutions. The journalist team of
the university wrote two articles on the World Day for prevention of child abuse-19 November and published them
on Internet.
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 Organisation Nationale des Femmes Rurales « Fleurs de Centrafrique » - ONFR/FC,
Central African Republic
The Council of Ministers gave ONFR/FC permission to mark the World
Day in the country. The following activities were organized from 10 to
19 November 2006:
• Raising awareness of parents, teachers and guardians through the
national radio ;
• Purchasing clothes for pupils, street children and children with no
schooling;
• Displaying posters and banners with slogans for the elimination of
violence against children in schools, universities, churches, markets
and in the city of Bangui in general;
• Organizing a conference-debate on the national radio and
television, including speeches by the president of the organization,
the representative of the Minister of Family, Social Affairs and
Solidarity and by a lawyer specialized in child rights;
• New public awareness in the popular district of Bangui.
Thanks to ONFR/FC’s efforts, the Central African Republic recognized for the first time the World Day for
Prevention of Child Abuse and promised to commemorate the World Day every 19 November according to
the Ministerial ATTESTATION, issued by the Ministère de la Famille, des Affaires Sociales et de la Solidarité.
UNICEF-CAR also promised to include the Day in its program.
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III ) WWSF YELLOW RIBBON CAMPAIGN
“YES TO PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE !”
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
WWSF Yellow Ribbon Campaign “YES to Prevention of Child Abuse!”
YES to prevention
of child abuse!
OUI à la prévention des
Abus envers les enfants!
A WWSF campaign
Une campagne de la WWSF
Place the yellow sticker on your
door, computer or any other visible
place as a symbol of your
commitment for prevention of child
abuse, to treat all children with
respect and dignity and to take care
and protect them from abuse and
potential offenders.
Placez l’autocollant jaune sur votre
porte, ordinateur ou tout autre lieu
visible comme symbole de votre
engagement à prévenir les abus
envers les enfants, à traiter tous les
enfants avec respect et dignité, à
prendre soin d’eux et à les protéger
des abus et des abuseurs potentials.
Coloque la pegatina amarilla en la
puerta, ordenador, o en cualquier
lugar visible como símbolo de su
compromiso para prevenir los
abusos contra los niñ@s, a tratarlos
con
respeto
y
dignidad,
protegiéndolos de los abusos y de
los abusadores potenciales.
Launched in 2005 by WWSF
Women’s
World
Summit
Foundation, the yellow sticker is an
illustrative tool for parents, adults
and youth to remind them that child
abuse
and
violence
are
unacceptable.
Lancés en 2005 par la WWSF
Fondation Sommet mondial des
Femmes, ces autocollants jaunes
constituent un outil pour les parents,
les adultes et les jeunes, leur
permettant de rappeler que les abus
et la violence envers les enfants sont
inacceptables.
Lanzada en el 2005 por la WWSF
Fundación Cumbre Mundial de la
Mujer, estas pegatinas amarillas
constituyen un instrumento para
los padres, los adultos y los
jóvenes, permitiendo de recordarles
que los abusos y la violencia contra
los niñ@s son inaceptables.
La WWSF vous invite à utiliser ces
autocollants dans vos propres
organisations et foyers afin d’en faire
un lieu sûr pour les enfants.
La WWSF los invita a utilizar estas
pegatinas en sus organizaciones y
hogares con el fin de hacer de cada
casa e institución un lugar seguro
para los niñ@s.
En vous joignant à cette campagne,
vous renforcez la mise en application
du droit des enfants à la dignité et à
une protection accrue.
Uniéndose
a
esta
campaña,
reforzarán la puesta en práctica del
derecho del niñ@ a la dignidad y a
una mayor protección.
WWSF invites you to use the
stickers to make your organization
and home a safe place for children.
By joining the campaign, you take
part in strenghtening children’s
right to dignity and for better
protection.
¡Sí a la prevención del
abuso contra los niños!
Una campaña de la WWSF
Order Form / Bulletin de commande / Bono de pedidos
Name/Nom/Apellido………………………………………………………….First Name/Prénom/Nombre ………….……………….
Organisation/ Organización ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………......
Address/Adresse/Dirección ……………………………………………………….. Zip/Code postal/ Código Postal …………………
City/Ville/Ciudad ………………………………………………...Country/Pays/País…………………………………………………….
Tel. ……………………………………………………E-mail ………………………………………Internet…….…………………...………
 I wish to receive 30 stickers / Je désire recevoir 30 autocollants / Deseo recibir 30 pegatinas (CHF 25 / € 17 / $ 20)
 I wish to receive 10 stickers / Je désire recevoir 10 autocollants / Deseo recibir 10 pegatinas (CHF 10 / € 7 / $ 8)
 I wish to make a donation to WWSF / Je désire faire un don à la WWSF de / Deseo hacer un don a la WWSF de : ….……
 I wish to receive information about other WWSF programs / Je désire recevoir des informations sur les autres programmes
de la WWSF / Deseo recibir la información sobre los otros programas de la WWSF
Payment / Paiement / Modo de pago:

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
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CCP 12-100651-8 Geneva Fondation Sommet Mondial des Femmes WWSF - Women’s World Summit Foundation
"Money Order" - Chèque for / à l’ordre / a la "Fondation Sommet Mondial des Femmes"
Bank transfer / Transfert bancaire / Por banco: UBS SA Genève N° Compte 279 C8-112.823.0 (Swift UBSWCHZH80A)
Credit Card / Carte de crédit / Carta de credito
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VISA
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AMERICAN EXPRESS
N° : ………………………………… Expiration date / Date d’expiration / Fecha de caducidad : …………………………….
Signature / Firma : …………………………………………………….
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IV ) GENEVA ACTIVITY REPORT 2007
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 Conference - 19 November 2007 - Geneva

Program
Conference
“Progress in preventing child abuse - Annual review VIII”
Theme: “Television, Advertising, the Internet: What is the influence on our
children?”
 17h15 Opening
• Mr. Jean Zermatten, Member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, International
Institute for the Rights of the Child Director
• Mrs. Fabienne Proz Jeanneret - Juge des mineurs
• Mrs. Elly Pradervand, WWSF Executive Director
- UN Study on Violence against Children follow-up
- WWSF TV spot
Announcement of the four laureate organizations of the 2007 WWSF Prize
for prevention of child abuse
• Mrs. Laure Maitrejean, WWSF Children’s Section Coordinator
- Report on the international coalition and on laureate organizations. Every year, WWSF
awards. four organizations for innovative prevention activities.
 17h40 Conference
• Mr. Pierre Maudet, Conseiller administratif - Geneva, Président de la Commission fédérale de
l’enfance et de la jeunesse
• Mrs. Francine Ulmer, Neuchâtel Department of public education - Responsible for prevention
& ethic
• Mr. Olivier Guéniat, Chef de la police de sûreté - Neuchâtel
• Mr. Guy Mettan, Geneva Press Club - Executive Director
• Mrs. Sara Giardina, Lawyer
• Mrs. Martine Libertino, Association Duchamps-Libertino - President
• Mr. Christian Campiche, Journalist
• Mrs. Claire de Lavernette, World Movement of Mothers
 19h30 Refreshments & Interviews
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
Conference “Progress in preventing child abuse – Annual review VIII”
Every year, in Geneva and
worldwide, the World Day for
Prevention of Child Abuse is
commemorated on 19 November.
Since 2000, WWSF, Women’s World
Summit Foundation, convener of the
Day,
organizes
an
annual
conference-debate in Geneva on the
theme “Progress in preventing child
abuse - Annual review”. In 2007,
WWSF chose to focus on the media
and entitled the conference: “Television, Advertising, the Internet: What is the influence on our children?”
 Opening speeches
Mrs. Elly Pradervand, WWSF Executive Director
"Those who hold the mass media in their hands carry the responsibility of the
world and the future of humanity," said Vaclav Havel. In this tone, Elly
Pradervand, Executive Director of the WWSF, opened the eighth conference on
World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Geneva. This day was created in
2000 as a reaction to an article published in the Geneva newspaper, Le Temps,
which mentioned the existence of an International Day of Pedophilia on the
Internet (25 April). "This unacceptable news catalyzed the creation of the World
Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The date 19 November was chosen to
be in synergy with 20 November, the anniversary of the Convention on the
Rights of the Child."
"Eight years later, the day is commemorated by more than 780 governmentaland non-governmental organizations in 128 countries. Thanks to the efforts of
the coordinator of the Children's Section, Laure Mairejean, we are happy to
report on the success of this yearly campaign, which includes networking with
many organizations that work for the dignity and the rights of children. We would
also like to thank our members, volunteers, and sponsors who made this year's
success possible," continued Elly Pradervand. The sponsors are published on
the global poster and on the Internet.
Elly Pradervand proposed, as a framework for this meeting, the words of
George Bernard Shaw who said, "There are those who see the world the way it is and ask, why? And there are those
who see the world the way it could be and ask, why not?"
Later, Mrs. Pradervand reminded the audience of the theme of the 2007 campaign: "Protect children from violence in
the media"; this theme is also the focus of our conference. She also invited the audience and the participants to sign
a petition, launched by Pro Juventute, addressed to the Federal Council, the Federal Parliament, and the Conference
of Cantons to remind them that Switzerland ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which includes
measures to protect children and youth from information and documents that could be harmful to their well being.
This petition demands that uncontrolled crude scenes of violence in various media (computer or video games) must
stop.
Elly Pradervand also shared some astonishing figures: more than one million images of children being sexually
abused are posted on the Internet, more than 50% of the United Nations Member States in 138 countries do not
have legal protection for children portrayed in pornography, and possession of pornographic material involving
children is not a crime.
In concluding, Elly Pradervand mentioned the UN's study on violence against children, which carries as a central
message that no violence towards children can be justified. All violence can be prevented.
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Mrs. Laure Maitrejean, WWSF Children’s Section Coordinator - Report of the WWSF
international coalition
Immediately, Laure Maitrejean stressed the scope of the campaign: “Today, in
Switzerland as well as in 127 other countries, 786 organizations mark the World
Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. 786 organizations... The number of our
partners has been continually increasing since the campaign was launched.”
She added, “In 2000, the year of the launch of the World Day, the notion of
prevention seemed so abstract that only a few dared to venture in this direction.
Today, thanks to activities of mobilization such as ours, prevention of child abuse
as a priority has finally been recognized at the international level. For example,
one of the recommendations of the UN Study on Violence against Children
invites States to prioritize prevention.”
Laure Maitrejean also insisted on the importance of the materials WWSF creates
and disseminates around the world. The campaign poster, including a Call to
Action (“Protect children from media violence” in 2007), also mentions all partner
organizations, giving them visibility, recognition, and legitimacy for their activities
and fundraising.
Laure Maitrejean mentioned that last year many of the 710 coalition member organizations sent their activity reports.
These activities are compiled in a document available upon request and published on our website. Numerous photos
were then shared with the audience. “As you can see, these organizations know how to mobilize and sensitize the
population: children and youth, parents, teachers, and various experts such as lawyers, doctors, social workers, the
police, as well as political, judicial and religious authorities. Most of the activities consist of conferences, forums,
workshops, demonstrations, television and radio programs and more and more calls to governments to make
prevention of child abuse a priority,” added Laure Maitrejean.
The 19 November conference was also an opportunity for mentioning the WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child
Abuse. Created in 2003, the Prize is annually given to four WWSF coalition member organizations that carry out
innovative child abuse prevention activities ($5000 US per year). Sixteen Prizes have been given so far. The four
2007 laureate organizations are the following:
• Society for Empowering Human Resources Pakistan (3000 US$)
• Association Mondiale pour les Orphelins et les Enfants Abandonnés, Togo (1000 US$)
• Observatorio sobre Infancia de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia and
• Organisation Nationale des Femmes Rurales “Fleurs de Centrafrique”, Central African Republic (500 US$ each).
For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit our website www.woman.ch.
Laure Maitrejean concluded with two pieces of good news: “the first piece of good
Government, through the Ministry of Human Rights, gender and national solidarity,
World Day, and the other good news is from Cameroon where the government
organized for the occasion of the World Day. These recognitions further add to
Central African Republic and Argentina.”
news is from Burundi, where the
has agreed to commemorate the
agreed to sponsor the activities
those from Costa Rica, Jordan,
Mrs. Fabienne Proz Jeanneret, Judge - Geneva juvenile court
Right away, Mrs. Fabienne Proz Jeanneret based her presentation on real
experience. “By virtue of my office of judge in charge of protecting children,
fulfilled during 14 years at the Tribunal tutélaire de Genève, my activities consisted
of taking measures to protect children who suffered physical, emotional and
sexual abuse or neglect in their families. These situations are one of the most
tragic experiences a child can have.”
If families should answer children’s fundamental needs, be their first circle of
protection, and help them to develop harmoniously and to socialize themselves,
Mrs. Proz Jeanneret sadly noted that in the cases she had to deal with, these
families were dysfunctional. Measures are then taken to watch the child’s
evolution or to support the parents, and, in extreme cases, to take the
responsibility for the children away from their parents.
As a judge at the juvenile court for only a few months, she mainly meets
adolescents who have adopted violent behaviors: theft with physical violence,
sexual assault, etc. “You won’t be surprised to know that, in my new job, I meet
adolescents committing violence today who, in the past, I protected from their parents’ maltreatment.” She
immediately added, “My intention is not to say that all children who suffered violence will become violent people. It
would be wrong and too simplistic, because many factors can influence children and adolescents.”
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Another important point Mrs. Proz Jeanneret added: The increase of offences linked to violence is real. But it
certainly has to be connected with everyone’s sensitivity, culture and the evolution of a mindset that lead victims and
their families to more frequently register a complaint. But these acts are synonymous of great suffering for victims,
perpetrators and their respective parents. And for adolescents, they often find expression in marginalization,
academic failure, or dropping out of school.
The judge’s intervention placed things in their context in her conclusion: “We have to try hard to aim at an
harmonious development of minors and to consider all the aspects that can influence their evolution so as to
influence States’ policies for the youth, to sensitize the public, and to organize events such as this conference today
in order to fight against violence.”
Mr. Jean Zermatten, Vice-president of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and
Director of the International Institute for the Rights of the Child (Sion)
On the eve of the 18th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child,
Mr. Jean Zermatten thanked the WWSF’s initiative and underlined that the
audience, who had come in great numbers, proved that the Foundation was right
when choosing the extremely sensitive theme “prevention of child abuse”.
Mr. Zermatten admitted he is very skeptical about the capacity to answer the
questions raised. “Skeptical because I often discussed with people from the
media (press, radio and television) these means of communication’s influence
seen by many as harmful and negative, and I often received a categorical answer
saying that there was no direct influence between images and young people‘s
behavior. That continues to surprise me. I remain without any answer.”
While he was a judge, Mr. Zermatten noted several direct effects of television and
Internet, notably in two areas. First, the use of violence by young people who had
adopted behaviors directly stemming from images they had seen and they could
not have invented. Second, behavior violating societal norms in which very young
children act out behavior seen on the Internet, pornographic films, or possibly on television. “That does not mean that
all the children who see violent images on television become sexual offenders,” clarified Mr. Zermatten.
Mr. Zermatten also mentioned another fundamental point: the confusion in role models that are proposed by
television and the advertising. Virtual role models are problematic because children need people and figures to
identify with.
Another sad report: very busy parents leave the education of their children to the television. “The number of hours
children are under television supervision can make one shudder because of the quantity of images they receive, and
the absence of any control. We are in a situation of extreme risk.” These risks increase on the Internet when children
are, for example, “chatting”. Who is behind this e-mail address, what is his goal? Although he is not a fierce opponent
of new technologies, Mr. Zermatten admitted that intrinsically they present risks, especially when children are left to
themselves.
To conclude, Mr. Zermatten insisted on Article 17 of the Convention of the Rights of the Child on children’s right to
information, asking States to ensure that the child has access to information and material from a diversity of national
and international sources, especially those aimed at the promotion of his or her social, spiritual and moral well-being
and physical and mental health.
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Conference:
Television, Advertising, the Internet: What is the influence on our children?
How can one transform a sensitive education into an educational act?
Coming specially from Neuchâtel, Mrs. Francine Ulmer, Responsible for
“Prevention and ethic” of the Bureau de l’Informatique Scolaire (BIS), shared
with the audience the project entitled, “How to transform a sensitive education into
an educational act?” Because education about the new media is the best
preventive measure, computers with Internet connection have been introduced in
all classes of primary and secondary schools to give educational and preventive
tools to all actors, school directors, teachers, students and parents. The Canton of
Neuchâtel has chosen to inform all in the teaching profession and a lot of parents
using both compulsory and recommended information sessions. The campaign,
launched in 2002, has increased its momentum by collaborating with the Swiss
campaign “Stop-Child-Pornography-on-Internet” since September 2005. Through
this campaign Mr. Olivier Guéniat, Chief of the Criminal Investigation Department Canton of Neuchâtel and Mrs. Ulmer met all teachers to inform and prepare them
to turn sensitive situations into educational acts. The campaign will continue with
parents in future years.
Mrs. Ulmer drew the audience’s attention to some of the images we have access to, emphasizing the fact that we are
shown pictures that effect us solely on an emotional level .They take us out of the field of rationality so as to open us
up to advertising once our defenses have been lowered. “We don’t get away from these kinds of images unhurt.
Children especially are not equipped to decipher such things. They don’t have enough hindsight,” underlined Mrs.
Ulmer. What also strikes her is that some of them will not receive any parental guidance after being traumatized by
violent or pornographic images. Most of the time, they take about three weeks before talking to an adult (teacher,
mediator, parent).
Mrs. Ulmer also stressed that it is absolutely wrong to think one cannot find pornography on the Internet without a
credit card. Parents and children have free access to such images. “Everything is possible on the Internet. Even what
I could not have imagined. Images of extreme sexual violence, zoophilia, sadomasochism... All that is free and
available in abundance."
Adults need to have their parental competences restored. Computer skills have to be clearly differentiated from the
right to use computers. Even if parents don’t know how to use a computer, they have to control, supervise and look
at what the child is doing. Mrs. Ulmer then underlined with humor “some parents are deceived into believing that the
Internet is the best and cheapest nanny after school!”
Then, Mrs. Ulmer raised a fundamental point: It is important to not only expose the problem, but also to give tools to
teachers, young people, and their parents. The Réseau Pédagogique Neuchâtelois (www.rpn.ch) puts online
pedagogical resources at the disposal of teachers, children and parents since 2001. It is equipped with a filter
(Websense)that prevents students from accessing inappropriate websites. Parents are invited to put protection
software on the family computer. A program is available on the RPN website (www.rpn.ch). A secure research
program has also been created, which can be used by teachers as well as by parents in their homes.
“What we ask parents and teachers is to supervise. We don’t forbid because it’s counterproductive. We create very
simple but effective rules: when and how long can a child use the computer; place the computer where it can be can
supervised, in a place of frequent passage; the child should not shut the door when using it. It is also possible to
make a list of websites the children can visit and use a search engine for children available on the RPN Home page.
We teach children to not give any personal information and we forbid them to send their picture. These simple
measures show that the best prevention is education about the new media and that this education is the teachers
and the parents’ responsibility,” concluded Mrs. Ulmer.
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What solutions?
As both a Geneva City Council Member and as a President of the Swiss
Federal Commission on Childhood and Youth, Mr. Pierre Maudet expressed
himself on the theme of the conference. Immediately, he got to the heart of the
matter: “For several months, indeed several years, we have tried to sensitize the
media to the development of pedocriminality, cybercriminality, we have great
difficulty in getting the media to become more self critical about themselves and
sensitive to our concerns.”
Although the media give an image of children and young people that is sometimes
a little bit biased when compared with reality, Mr. Maudet underlined that today
there are new trends: above all a huge problem of confusion at different levels.
The first trend that appears in most of the cities: Children are abused, are
victims, or, paradoxically, are offenders at a younger and younger age. Small
children, sometimes under 10 years old, don’t master the technologies they have
access to, such as mobile phones, with which they can circulate photos. The second trend: the confusion between
the real and the virtual world. Mr. Maudet underlined “a certain trivialization of some acts, notably in schools in the
canton of Geneva where victims become offenders. They have difficulty to get out of this vicious circle.”
He shared a study on the mental conditioning produced by pornographic advertising. It revealed that repetitive
messages tend to become banal, producing a daily vision of women or relations with women that create confusion
between pornography and eroticism. Finally, we don’t know what the norm is anymore.
According to the Federal Commission, there is a huge problem of lack of references. Solutions to effectively fight this
problem are first limiting access and training to intervene technologically. But this solution has limits because
technological means are developing very fast and protection software is easily bypassed. Then, raise awareness of
political leaders and advance the penal norms. This awareness is difficult for a generation sensitive to certain
problems such as transport, pharmaceuticals, the arms race, etc. but which faces difficulties in creating a proper
image of what childhood and youth represent today, what are the capacities and the resources that can be used in
positive or in negative ways. Finally, concerning social competences in families and schools, developing
preventive measures with little means, with reduced federal budgets and with cantonal budgets that are tight is
difficult but essential, underlined Mr. Maudet.
Pierre Maudet ended by stating that society must give schools and parents the means to help children and youth to
find their references themselves.
From pornography to 'pornophagy': an alarming evolution towards a culture of sexual
consumption
Specially coming from Neuchâtel too, Mr. Olivier Guéniat, Chief of the Criminal
Investigation Department - Neuchâtel Cantonal Police, shared with the
panelists and the audience the Swiss Office for Criminality Prevention campaign
“Stop-Child-Pornography-on-Internet”. All the cantons have been involved since
the end of 2005 through the end of 2007, and even beyond.
In Neuchâtel, the aim of the campaign, together with the “Prevention and ethics “
project presented by Francine Ulmer, is to arouse parents’ vigilance, because
there is a gap between parents' knowledge and children’s practices. Many parents
don’t master the Internet and ignore what is hidden in terms of pornography. They
must be aware of the risks the children are exposed to (cyberpedophiles) and the
offenses the children could commit, because it is their legal responsibility too.
Also, it is important to remember that the police are present on the Internet.
Finally, we have to draw parents’ attention to their educational role. “It is not a
question of demonizing the Internet," clarified Mr. Guéniat. “Children need to be
trained. But there are some risks. Children have to be supervised on the Internet.”
Through the cases he had to deal with, Olivier Guéniat noticed an inversion of
power between children and adults. “The higher we are in the population pyramid (i.e. the older the parents), the
more evident this inversion is in terms of technological mastery,” he added. Indeed, children have been trained from
a young age and have mastered new technologies better than adults. He then raised the problem of the confusion
between what is real and what is virtual. He quoted the child who watches pornography as an example. “He doesn’t
know that it is science fiction, that a pornographic movie is not filmed in only one shooting but that it needs weeks of
work, that when there is violence, it’s torture and that it is not the normal example of sexuality between a man and a
woman.” According to Olivier Guéniat, the end result is an image of women that is distorted and degrading and which
produces many psychological problems.
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When carrying out searches, Mr. Guéniat had noticed that pornography does not have the same place in families
anymore. Before, it was hidden. Today, it is frequent to find it among DVDs, easily accessible to children. “We
denounce this. Parents ignore that it is an offence in the Swiss penal code,” he specified.
Searches of hard discs also reveal that there are more and more pornographic films in adolescents’ computers. They
are downloaded without their parents’ knowledge. They watch them, absorb them, and modify their behavior
according to what they have seen.
Olivier Guéniat talked about pornography because access to it has literally exploded thanks to the Internet. “We
moved from an age when we had to go to a sex shop to have pornography, where children had no access, to an age
where pornography takes root in families, with the birth of video cassettes, video tape recorders, mail orders, CDs,
and DVDs. Today, with the Internet, we have access to millions of pornographic pages in 0.28 seconds free. There is
over-consumption and overabundance.”
Olivier Guéniat underlined a new phenomenon: women are becoming pornography consumers. Adolescents find
them attractive because of easy access, too. He refers to video clips where women are often portrayed as sexual
beings, “bitches”, associated with macho-dominating models. According to him, these clichés have an influence on
adolescents seeking identification who repeat some of these codes. “Adolescent girls see themselves as pieces of
meat, with a cold sexuality, becoming legal cases. They perform the services the boy requests,” he added.
Swiss law punishes electronic importations of zoophilia and child pornography. According Mr. Guéniat, this law does
not go far enough, because consumption without downloading is not illegal. He reminded the audience that the
parents and schools control the Internet. But this is at a cost.
“We don’t know how many of them are influenced by these images, led to imitate them, or to over-consume. It is
probably a growing minority. The number of cases involving young people and this kind of cold sexuality is increasing
in all the cantons. The damage to some of these girls is irreversible,” he concluded.
Do the media play a preventive or an educational role?
Guy Mettan, Executive Director of the Geneva Press Club, wished to go back
to the more classic media: press, radio, and television. The issue is not really
sexual abuse or pornography, except for some “trash” reviews, but their big
responsibility towards children and youth is in regard to violence in general:
physical violence in war films, cartoons, etc. According to him, the media has a
responsibility regarding the broadcasting of a certain kind of violence. “As for me,
the answer to the question do the media influence young people is YES,” he
added.
To corroborate his remarks, he gave the example of Colombine in the United
States or the recent situation in Finland where a young man killed around ten
students. “It is obvious that if they would not have had access to the Internet or to
various violent images in the divers media, they would not have committed such
acts.” According to Mr. Mettan, the negative influence of the media is evident. But
we should not forget that the media can also have a positive influence.
Another fundamental point Mr. Mettan underlined, “Journalists hate to say that they have a responsibility. However, I
think that we have to remind them of such a responsibility. Television and press editors need to be told this also.
They also hate that. On the other hand, journalists and editors are agree to put the sacrosanct freedom of expression
forward. Although freedom of expression is a right, a human right that has to be defended, this does not prevent
them from taking responsibility.”
“We are all confronted with the following ambivalence toward the media: we are continually criticizing them but
constantly courting them. We court them so that they may talk about us, because if they don’t talk about our
activities, we don’t have any sponsors. This contradiction is very difficult to manage,” he added.
To conclude, Mr. Mettan stressed that we must not be afraid of reminding journalists and editors of their duty, even
if we have to be deprived of channels, articles, and television in the following weeks or months. This is worthwhile.
According to him, this fight must go on, at the risk of being called old fashioned or of wanting to restore censorship.
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Web 2.0 Generation: From victim to offender, a matter of interconnections?
Mrs. Sara Giardina, lawyer chose to focus on the Internet. “The Internet is the
media children and adolescents prefer. It seems to be preferred to television. It is
also the most dangerous media because it is less controlled and evolves more
often.” she started.
Mrs. Giardina noted that Internet has already developed a lot. Originally, it
offered only two possibilities: those who published the information and those who
went and found it. Adolescents were not information suppliers. Risks were limited
to the information that was given to them. But today, the Internet is interactive
(blogs, chats, etc.). Children expose themselves more and more. They go farther
in their communications. They can also become offenders: they attack other
people's reputation, they commit offenses linked to copyright (e.g. publishing of
commercial music on one’s blog) and offenses linked to the protection of
personal information (publishing pictures of friends on one’s blog without
authorization). Blogs also reveal a communication drift with adolescent girls
publishing themselves in sexy postures and calling for comments. “Am I more
enticing than my friend...” Filming an offense with one’s mobile phone and
publishing it on the Internet is another trend Mrs. Giardina wanted to share with
the audience.
“I have difficulty in presenting adolescents and children as offenders. I started with that, but I think that it is a
consequence of our own behavior as adults and of our negligence,” she underlined.
Legally, it is difficult to protect children because of the Internet's ubiquity, legislative diversity between States, and
connectivity that can be intra- or extra- national. As an example, Mrs. Giardina mentioned that the age of consent for
sex is between 9 and 21 years old worldwide. How are we to control what has a pedophilic nature? “This must not
block us in our fight against this kind of abuse,” she said. Some tools are already going in that direction, such as the
Convention on Cybercrime whose objective is to harmonize law (determining the age of consent at 18 with a possible
modification at 16 minimum) and to promote inquiries at an international level. Switzerland signed this convention in
2001, but has not yet ratified it. This Convention came into force in 22 countries. But 95 countries have no laws on
pedopornography and 22 countries that have this kind of law do not make the providers responsible to denounce
sites that have a pedopornographic nature. Switzerland is one of them.
Mrs. Giardina continued on about predatory acts: “Chats are a pedophile predator's fish-tank since they can contact
children on the Internet, coax them, and squeeze out personal information. It’s frightening because according to a
Swiss national campaign, 80% of chatting children have already been sexually harassed (verbal seduction and
sexual abuse attempts and preparations),” she warned. Recently, the Federal Court had to answer the following
question: Does the simple act of chatting with a minor about sexual matters constitute a preparatory act (not
punishable) or an offense (punishable). The Federal court decided that all the activity that took place during the chat
was a non punishable preparatory act. "I think that, as in France, Switzerland should demonstrate such a behavior as
an offense. According to me, talking about sex on the Internet with a minor is already an offense," she claimed. “I
think that laws have a lot to do with it, be it simply in getting a message across. We have a message to deliver: we do
not tolerate this kind of behavior, we want to protect children,” she added.
Mrs. Giardina did not forget to underline that the law progresses despite everything. The two Swiss government
chambers agreed to consider as punishable simply the voluntary viewing of pedopornography on the Internet.
“New technologies are an extraordinary tool and provide us with solutions too,” she added. Indeed, there are different
kinds of Internet filter software according to the child’s age. The child is then authorized to surf on some websites.
So, the risk is limited. There are also tools to fight against pedopornography for firms or civil services like Netclean
that works as an antivirus by blocking the entry of pedopornographic information. Finally, there is software called
Logprotect that blocks outgoing information. For example, it is possible to define the parameters of a software to
prevent children from giving their name, phone number, etc.
As a conclusion, Mrs. Giardina invited the audience to visit the SCOCI website (Cybercrime Coordination Unit
Switzerland) and to fill out an online form about illegal website addresses.
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Cause and effect between adult behavior, media, and violence against children
Martine Libertino, trainer, has given consultations for 27 years and has trained
adults in mediation courses for 15 years. She shared her practical experience with
the audience, her encounters with women who were raped or maltreated during
childhood, often by family members or friends and who kept silent for several years.
“Maltreatment really exists and once children have become adults they suffer as a
result of it”, she noted. She raised the question, "Why have we reached the point in
our present society of simply even having pornography, of letting it invade our
computers and T.V. sets, in a way that causes children to suffer?" She added, "Is it
more important to protect a child from what he will in any case have access to later
on, or is it more important to understand why these images exist? How can we
prove our good faith and our credibility to a child by explaining to him that our
refusal to let him have access to these shocking images and pornographic sites is
just, when we ourselves have access to them? The refusal of these images is not a
question of age but of collective consciousness. If the reverse were true, this would
mean that as soon as a child arrives at a certain age, he will be rewarded by accessing all that was earlier denied,
with the forbidden fruit."
According to Ms. Libertino, it is not enough to speak of consequences. We should look for causes. "We adults, we
are responsible. … What certain media propose is the reflection of what the majority of adults, unconsciously or not,
demand and live. This violence is therefore a consequence of all that the individual has gone through in his daily life.
We can therefore say that adults are responsible for this violence because they accept it and sometimes even give
an example of it to children. The feeling of not being understood, the fear of being rejected, jealousy, the desire to
control one's life and the life of others, mistrust, guilt, pride, all these emotional problems lead to frustrations which
themselves generate feelings of injustice. In the long run these give rise to a violence which is more or less
expressed and ends up with people punishing their inner circle or themselves with choices that go against the well
being of all. This is the most common form of violence."
For a number of years, Martine Libertino has seen a deterioration in this area which does not stem from a negative
intention, or from a desire of parents to not take care of their children, from indifference, and selfishness. According
to her, a wrong interpretation of freedom – both among adults and children – tends to develop a feeling of exclusion,
of selfishness, and of laxity, which increases problems of violence. This deterioration also comes with a lack of selfknowledge. As adults, parents also have emotional problems and do not manage to educate their children
appropriately. These emotional problems could be linked to conflicts, problems of communication during childhood,
taboo subjects like sexuality. Ms. Libertino sees a paradox here : we speak a lot about sexuality, we openly exhibit
sexuality, but the subject of sex remains taboo within the family. According to her, for the subject of sexuality to not
be taboo with children, parents should be able to speak about it in a simple manner. It will thus be easier to broach
the serious topics should they one day present themselves.
Later, she discussed the problems parents face in the education of children. We should help them communicate with
each other and with their children. "We need sufficient discernment, sufficient knowledge of ourselves and of our
children so as to be role models our children will one day wish to imitate," she concluded.
A press without an ideal has no reason to exist
Christian Campiche, journalist at once emphasized the evident responsibility of
journalists in the information that they disseminate. “This responsibility of
journalists is evident and is laid out in a charter: the Declaration of the Duties and
Rights of Journalists. It is our Bible,” he says. He reminded the audience of what
the charter states in its preamble, i.e. that the responsibility of journalists towards
the public takes precedence over their responsibility toward public authorities or
their employers. “This means that journalists have the right to rebel when they see
that something is unethical or contradicts their values,” he stated.
When starting a newsletter called “Lettre hebdomadaire Journal de Genève –
Gazette de Lausanne,” he produced guidelines which can be helpful to reflect
upon. Mr. Campiche talks about the materialism which has developed throughout
the twentieth century, served by increasingly aggressive new communication
technologies. This materialism expresses itself in unrestricted consumerism that
causes a lot of harm, such as the growing social divide, the emergence of a society
resembling a sort of a garbage bin or environmental disasters.
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Christian Campiche continued on the topic of children. “One has the impression that some newspapers do all they
can to push the young generations towards all that glitters,” he added. As a result, youth are a direct target for those
media which more and more look up to advertising as a source of inspiration. He notes that whereas until now
advertising represented 60% of the income of newspapers, in the case of the newspapers distributed free of cost, it
represented 100% of their income. A consequence is that editors in the classical sense have been replaced by the
advertising agencies which well understand the power that the young have in increasing their revenues.
Marketing specialists agree that despite their weak buying power, the young who are less than thirty years of age
represent a privileged target for marketing, not only due to their tendency to consume but also due their role as
“trendsetters”- both with the younger generation that tries to imitate them and the older ones who are attempting to
stay within the trend. According to Christian Campiche, it is indispensable to enter their milieu so as to understand
their values and their behavior that they may become levers for change. “Those who wish to infiltrate the young are
not the parents but the marketing specialists who would like to sell their products,” he stated. Unlike the parents,
people in advertising have no scruples in conditioning the young and the media represent a golden relay to reach
their aims. "The free newspapers, geared towards targeting the age group between 15 and 35 have excelled in this
cheap journalism which disseminates gloss and that which is totally insignificant."
Christian Campiche equally emphasized another vocation encouraged by the media: communication. Many young
people today confuse the job of communicator and the job of journalist. Journalism and communication are two
completely different jobs. “This does not prevent journalists from choosing to enter the field of communication after a
few years in the press," he adds. Communication offers many outlets and especially much higher salaries. However,
the journalist loses all independence. He is nothing more than the spokesperson of an institution, and he becomes a
manipulator. This is shown in Christian Campiche’s newsletter “Info en danger”: the collusion between advertising
and editing.
He warned aspiring journalists, indicating that they should not use this job as a springboard. He reminded them of
their civic responsibility in this profession and its clear role in regard to youth." Newspapers need to keep in mind that
their role is to educate persons and not consumers," he said.
In the name of “Info – in- danger”, Christian Campiche lodged a complaint with the Swiss Press Council (the body for
examining journalists) which, after a few months of research, corroborated him. This success does not put an end to
the fight. He now waits to see what measures are recommended. He reminds his audience that the position taken by
this press watchdog is little enforced. He emphasized the importance of the other actors (the public authorities,
education) in helping the work of those newspapers that offer an alternative to the press dominated by advertising. “It
ultimately belongs to journalists themselves to undertake the housecleaning," he concluded.
The Role of the Mother in Media Management
Claire de Lavernette, the Representative of the World Movement of Mothers to
the United Nations, emphasized the importance of the family and the environment
surrounding the child in the prevention of child abuse. She concentrated her speech
on the role of mothers, without ignoring the role of fathers who are co-educators.
“However, I think that in all matters concerning media management and other forms
of management within the context of education, mothers feel that they are more
involved because they spend three times more time taking care of their children
compared to the fathers,” she said.
Claire de Lavernette affirmed the mother’s key role is in education. Mothers have to
face a number of challenges due to their involvement with day to day activitie. “They
are always in the front line in watching the children and teaching them all the rules of
life within society”, she reminded. It was important to acknowledge the competence
of mothers but especially to help them fulfill their preventive roles and their role in
managing abuses. She stressed that the prevention of such abuses must begin very
early: “In the Mother’s womb. Specialists say that it is while the child is still in the Mother’s womb that her or his
relation to the world is imprinted on the child. It is on the basis of the quality of this relationship that a child grows in a
balanced manner,” she added.
Ms. de Lavernette pointed out the equal importance of imposing rules and limitations that should evolve according to
the age of the child. She raised up strongly against television being made available to children who are less than
three years old. “This morning, I signed a petition on the Internet to delay the arrival in France of a television chain
that broadcasts uninterrupted programs for children between six months and three years of age. It is horrifying to
think of the irreversible consequences that this could have on the development of the brain.” She drew the attention
of her audience on studies conducted which prove that children who are put in front of television screens, with no
interaction with objects that surround them, would never be able to attain a true maturity and would in some way
become handicapped in assuming the responsibility of their lives.
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Claire de Lavernette highlighted the additional role of the mother in acting as the filter for images at the cinema and
at home. She reaffirmed that mothers have to help children in managing the media, decoding images, and using
them with maximum security. Mothers attempt to inculcate the right values in their children, give them a sense of
judgment and a critical spirit”. She insisted on the fact that a child should be preserved from ther "I want everything
now" mantra, that could ruin his independence and very quickly become an addiction. If this happens, he will confuse
the virtual and the real. The adverse effects are numerous but we only become conscious of them once scientific
proofs are available. This education is long and requires from mothers many qualities such as availability, patience
and sacrifice.
The speaker reminded her audience of difficulties confronted by mothers today. She mentioned the recent trend in
our society where mothers are the heads of 80% of single parent families. Most of them have to assume double
roles, combining their professional and family lives. “With the arrival of the screens, they are completely helpless.
This is a source of additional tension in the family. Managing the family is all the tougher. The World Movement of
Mothers puts in place various forms of support to help mothers fulfill their role,” she added.
In France, for example, there are mothers groups with mothers from numerous cultures. This is an occasion for them
to meet and exchange their knowledge and ideas on themes related to education, like training to listen and mutual
respect. “A real investment by public authorities would be to rely on the competence of mothers and to assist them in
fulfilling their role."
Ms. de Lavernette emphasized that at the international level, the World Movement of Mothers is involved in
numerous projects aiming to create a balance between family and professional life. Social change is mediated
through the mothers who are the primary educators of the citizens. “Nothing replaces dialogue within the family. It is
also through mothers, the pillars of the family, that we can win the fight against pornography and shocking images”,
she concluded.
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ALGERIA
Association Culturelle TAFTILT
Chez INSIM, Centre d’affaires «Galaxie» Zhun Sud, Bâtiment B N° 03 Nouvelle-Ville, Tizi-Ouzou, Algérie
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’association a organisé une exposition sur les enfants handicapés ainsi
qu’une conférence sur les maladies infantiles.
BENIN
Association d’Entraide Humanitaire pour l’Afrique – AEHA
03 BP: 58, Porto-Novo, Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, trois annonces ont été diffusées à
la radio les 9, 15 et 18 novembre, couvrant la ville de Porto-Novo et les
sous régions. Ces annonces ont été faites dans toutes les langues
sous-régionales. Des marches ont également été organisées les 10, 16
et 18 novembre et quatre écoles primaires ont bénéficié de séances de
sensibilisation. Pour terminer, une conférence-débat a été organisée le
19 novembre.
Conseil des Activités Educatives du Bénin – CAEB
01 BP 1484, Porto-Novo, Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, CAEB a organisé plusieurs activités de sensibilisation destinées à informer
les enfants sur leurs droits et devoirs dans 6 communes, 13 écoles primaires, un collège et deux complexes
scolaires de Porto-Novo (18 classes de 35 élèves).
Conseil National des Femmes Indépendantes du Bénin – CONAFIB - UTPA-MAHUTIN
01 BP 232, Cotonou, Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, CONAFIB - UTPA-MAHUTIN a informé la population sur les droits de l’enfant
en procédant à la lecture de la Convention relative aux Droits de l’Enfant et en expliquant le rôle du Comité des
Droits de l’Enfant. Les femmes, les enfants et les jeunes ont également reçu des informations sur la prévention,
notamment grâce à l’appel à l’action rédigé et envoyé à tous les membres de la coalition par la WWSF. Ces
activités ont été suivies par une réception à laquelle ont participé 2050 femmes pauvres et 1125 enfants maltraités
venus des 12 départements et 77 communes, soit 3175 personnes au total.
Jeunesse Perspective Groupement – JPG-Benin
02 BP 442, Bohicon, Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, JPG a organisé une campagne de lutte contre les abus et les violences
envers les enfants dans un collège. Lancée quelques jours auparavant à la télévision nationale du Bénin en
présence du chef de cabinet du Président de la République, cette campagne avait pour principal objectif de
sensibiliser les élèves et leurs professeurs sur la violence dans les médias. Des pétitions ont également circulé au
sein des autorités politico-administratives, de la société civile, des professeurs et des parents d’élèves. 2000
signatures ont été recueillies.
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ONG ESE Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ONG ESE-Bénin a réalisé une
campagne de sensibilisation dans la région de « Zou », plus précisément à
Agonvè, un village proche du Nigeria. L’ONG s’est rendue dans une école de
formation dite de « deuxième chance » (pour des jeunes filles déscolarisées,
issues de familles pauvres et exposées a toutes formes d’abus. Cette école
leur permet de suivre des formations pour s’intégrer dans la vie sociale).
L’ONG-ESE-Bénin a informé et sensibilisé ces jeunes filles sur leurs droits,
sur les abus dont elles pourraient être victimes, sur les moyens de se protéger
et sur les personnes/structures à qui s’adresser pour recevoir de l’aide.
ONG Nouvelles Visions – ONG NV
07 BP 511, Sainte Rita, Cotonou, Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ONG NV a initié un projet dénommé « Ne faites plus cela ». Objectif: faire
prendre conscience, à toute personne en contact avec les enfants, que certains comportements abusifs doivent
être évités et vulgariser les droits de l’enfant. Des campagnes de sensibilisation ont notamment été réalisées
auprès des élèves, des enseignants, des apprentis et des patrons d’ateliers. À cette fin, des affichettes ont été
collées dans les zones rurales ainsi que dans les endroits clés des villes de Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Calavi, Abomey,
Bohicon et Zè. Des messages sur la prévention ont également été diffusés à la radio locale.
Plan Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, Plan Bénin a organisé, au niveau de ses zones d’intervention, des émissions
radiophoniques sur la protection des enfants ainsi que des campagnes de sensibilisation dans les villages.
Union Chrétienne Face à la Santé – UCFS
01 BP 9050, Porto Novo, Bénin
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’UCFS a organisé un séminaire de sensibilisation pour les autorités locales et
pour les parents ainsi que des ateliers de travail pour les responsables religieux, les autorités locales, les femmes,
les hommes et les enfants. Les thèmes abordés ont été les suivants:
• Quels contrastes entre le message théologique et l’abus contre les enfants?
• Le rôle des autorités locales pour décourager les abus commis sur les enfants?
• La responsabilité des femmes dans les abus sur les enfants.
• Pourquoi les abus envers les enfants au XXIe siècle?
• Dieu a un meilleur plan pour les enfants.
BURKINA FASO
Action pour le Civisme et la Démocratie – ACD
05 BP 6038, Ouagadougou 05, Burkina Faso
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, des affiches avec des messages relatifs aux droits de l’enfant ont été
diffusées au sein de l’Université de Ouaga ainsi que dans les écoles primaires et secondaires. Le nombre des
élèves sensibilisés est estimé à 3000. Une conférence sur les droits de l’enfant a également été organisée dans un
lycée de Ouagadougou. 79 élèves y ont participé.
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Association des Enfants et Jeunes Travailleurs du Burkina-Koupela – AEJTB-K
BP 47, Koupela, Burkina Faso
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AEJTB-K a organisé plusieurs activités:
• Un cross populaire auquel ont participé plus de 200 enfants manifestant leur mécontentement quant aux abus
dont ils sont victimes, banderoles en main.
• Une cérémonie sur le thème de la prévention des abus, à laquelle ont participé les autorités, des directeurs et
chefs de services, des représentants d’associations, des patrons d’ateliers, des parents et des enfants.
• Une conférence-débat sur les abus commis sur les enfants.
• Une émission à la radio pour sensibiliser la population sur les méfaits des abus envers les enfants.
• Une nuit blanche de réflexion et de témoignage sur les abus commis sur les enfants.
Association Song-Kaamba – ASK
07 BP 32, Ouaga 07, Burkina Faso
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ASK a accueilli une vingtaine d’enfants pour les informer sur leurs droits et
sur leurs devoirs. Les enfants ont par la suite présenté une pièce de théâtre au cours de laquelle ils ont pu évoquer
les difficultés qu’ils rencontrent dans la société ou dans leur famille. Ils ont enfin pu immortaliser cette journée en
inscrivant sur des T-shirts, des slogans inspirés par le thème de la journée.
Association Song-Kombissé – ASKO
01 BP 5345, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ASKO a organisé une manifestation dans une école de Loumbila, impliquant
les élèves, leurs parents et tout le personnel. Munis de cartons rouges, signe de leur refus face à toute forme de
violence et d’abus, les élèves ont participé à une lente procession avant de remettre l’un des cartons à la Mairesse
de la commune. Cette dernière s’est dite sensible à leur message et s’est engagée à tout mettre en oeuvre pour
qu’aucun enfant ne soit victime de violence dans sa commune. Elle s’est également engagée à devenir leur porteparole partout où le besoin s’en fera sentir. Les enfants sont ensuite rentrés chez eux avec leurs cartons rouges
pour sensibiliser leurs parents.
Association Trait d’Union des Jeunes Burkinabés – ATUJB
11 BP 292 CMS, Ouaga (BF), Burkina Faso
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ATUJB a organisé des conférences dans les lycées et dans la rue,
auxquelles ont participé des enfants.
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BURUNDI
Association Communautaire pour la Promotion et la Protection des Droits de l’Homme – ACPDH
BP 3566, Bujumbura, Burundi
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ACPDH a sensibilisé les autorités du pays ainsi que le public en général sur
l’existence du 19 novembre via plusieurs activités:
• Lobbying auprès du Conseil des Ministres, du Parlement et du Sénat pour l’étude et l’analyse d’un projet de loi
portant promulgation du 19 novembre - Journée mondiale pour la prévention des abus envers les enfants au
Burundi.
• Sensibilisation et plaidoyer à l’endroit des autorités et des enseignants sur les formes d’abus et les mécanismes
de prévention.
• Organisation d’une conférence de presse avec le Ministère en charge des Droits de l’Homme, de l’Education
Nationale et de la Culture.
Le 19 Novembre a connu une importante couverture médiatique avec des émissions diffusées à la radio pendant
près de 2 semaines.
Association de Volontaires pour l’encadrement et le soutien des Enfants en Situation difficile – AVES
Avenue de l’Université N°14, Bwiza, Bujumbura, Burundi
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AVES a organisé un concours de dessins
dans les 17 provinces du pays. 850 enfants y ont participé et ont ainsi pu
exprimer leurs opinions et leurs préoccupations quant à leurs droits. Ce concours
a reçu le soutien financier du Ministère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la
Culture, du Ministère de l’Information, de la Communication et des Relations
avec le Parlement. Le président du Sénat a par la suite organisé une rencontre
avec les enfants présélectionnés, laissant place au débat et leur accordant un
cadre permanent d’expression où ils pourraient exprimer leurs opinions et leurs
préoccupations.
Un film a également été projeté. Intitulé « ABOUNA », il relatait l’histoire de deux
garçons africains abandonnés par leur père et envoyés dans une école
coranique où ils étaient maltraités. Cette projection a été suivie d’un débat au
cours duquel les enfants ont pu poser des questions et s’exprimer sur la prévention des abus, ainsi que d’une
exposition sur les droits de l’enfant. Ces activités se sont terminées avec des discours de la représentante de
l’Unicef au Burundi, du Délégué du Ministre de l’Information, de la Communication et des Relations avec le
Parlement, du Président de l’AVES et d’un représentant des enfants lauréats du concours. La représentante de
l’Unicef a souligné les progrès réalisés en matières des droits de l’enfant. Le délégué du Ministre de l’Information,
de la Communication, et des Relations avec le Parlement a quant à lui présenté les réalisations du gouvernement
relatives à l’application de la Convention sur les Droits de l’Enfant avec notamment la gratuité des soins de santé
pour les enfants de moins de 5 ans et pour les femmes lors de l’accouchement.
Association des Volontaires de Lutte Contre la Violence et Sida – AVLCVS
P.O. Box 3127, Bujumbura, Burundi
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AVLCVS s’est jointe à d’autres associations afin de mieux informer la
population sur l’importance de la journée. Les activités ont commencé par une marche de 6km dans la capitale et
se sont poursuivies avec la distribution, aux jeunes enfants, de poèmes sur les abus envers les enfants, rédigés
dans les langues locales. Plusieurs invités sont ensuite intervenus, partageant leurs discours avec l’assemblée.
Association des Volontaires pour la Promotion de la Jeunesse – ASVOPROJEU
B.P 402, Bujumbura, Burundi
À l’occasion de la journée mondiale, l’ASVOPROJEU a organisé une série d’activités tout au long du mois de
novembre au sein de l’Institut St Kizito, du Centre Akamuri et du Centre Enfant Soleil: des pièces de théâtre, des
discussions, la projection de films et des jeux en relation avec les droits de l’enfant. Ce programme s’est soldé par
trois jours de conférence sur le thème « Comment récupérer la morale des enfants? », à l’issue desquels a été
soulevée la nécessité de créer un centre d’encadrement pour ne pas laisser les enfants dans la rue et leur
permettre de jouir pleinement de leurs droits.
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Centre Jeunes Kamenge – CJK
BP 783, Bujumbura, Burundi
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le CJK a organisé plusieurs tournois sportifs et un concours de danses
traditionnelles pour 45 écoles primaires. 5 films d’animation ont également été projetés pendant 2 semaines et ont
été vus par 6500 enfants.
Youth for Security Club - YSC/CJS
47, 1e Avenue Cibitoke, Bujumbura, Burundi
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, YSC a présenté un sketch à la maison pour jeunes de la commune urbaine
de Kamenge afin de sensibiliser l’opinion publique sur la nécessité de se rassembler pour demander au
gouvernement de proclamer le 19 novembre - Journée nationale pour la prévention des abus envers les enfants.
CAMEROON
Aide et Solidarité aux Enfants des Hommes – ASEH
B.P. 2032, Douala, Cameroun
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, ASEH a organisé trois jours d’activités concentrées autour des
pré-adolescents et des jeunes:
• Une « causerie » et un atelier sur la Journée mondiale, sur la coalition internationale et sur la maltraitance des
enfants. 20 jeunes de 11 à 15 ans y ont participé.
• Une campagne de sensibilisation. Des affiches ont été posées dans les lieux stratégiques des 5
arrondissements de Douala.
• Des tracts réalisés pour l’occasion et comprenant le logo de la Journée et des statistiques ont été distribués.
Association des Volontaires pour l'Eradication des Fléaux Sociaux – AVEFS
BP 20626, Yaoundé, Cameroun
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AVEFS a lancé un projet de marche à pieds contre les injustices faites aux
enfants (PRO-MAPCIFE), sous le parrainage du Ministère des Affaires Sociales, avec l’appui technique du
Ministère de la Santé Publique. Ce projet s’étalera sur 10 ans, correspondant aux 10 provinces que compte le
territoire Camerounais.
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Association Internationale Kofi Annan pour la Promotion et la Protection des Droits de l’Homme et la Paix
BP 1222, Bafoussam, Cameroun
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’association a réalisé deux journées d’activités comprenant:  L’affichage du
poster à l’entrée des églises et des écoles.  L’annonce de la journée lors de la messe du dimanche 18 novembre.
 L’organisation de débats sur les thèmes « Télévision et enfant », « Enfants, violence et solutions possibles » et
« Violence et responsabilité des enfants ».  L’organisation d’un débat radiophonique (Radio star - radio privée)
sur le thème « Médias et enfants ».
Chantier d’Appui, de Loisirs, de Bricolage des Lapinos – CALBRIL
BP 4458 Nlongkak, Yaoundé, Cameroun
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le CALBRIL a organisé 5 jours d’actions dans les écoles publiques et privées
(1350 élèves), sur les marchés de Mokolo et de Mfoundi (500 personnes), ainsi qu’au sein des communautés
religieuses (700 personnes). Objectif: sensibiliser sur la nécessité de protéger les enfants et de créer une culture
de prévention des abus. Une matinée culturelle a clos ces activités avec notamment des messages, des danses,
des pièces de théâtre, et des expositions (100 personnes).
Collectif des Femmes pour la Protection de l’Environnement et de l’Enfant – COFEPRE
B.P. 462, Douala, Cameroun
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le COFEPRE a organisé 10 jours d’activités. Les campagnes de
sensibilisation auprès des associations oeuvrant pour les droits de l’enfant, des écoles et des médias ont débuté
début novembre. Elles ont été suivies par un séminaire dont les deux ateliers ont eu pour thème « Identification des
moyens de prévention des abus envers les enfants » et « Identification des moyens de violence envers les enfants
à travers les médias ». Des « causeries éducatives » basées sur la création d’une culture de prévention ainsi que
des interventions dans les médias (télévision et radio) ont également eu lieu. Le 19 novembre, la marche pacifique
des enfants et des parents a été suivie par une table ronde à laquelle ont pris part un journaliste, plusieurs experts
des droits de l’enfant, des parents et des enfants.
Community Human Rights and Advocacy Centre – CHRAC
P.O. Box 660 Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon
On the occasion of the World Day, CHRAC held a two week
symposium on the topic “Media Violence on Children”.
Students discussed and shared their own experiences related
to their abuse. Sensitization took place in various schools and
public places. A parliamentarian talked with the group and a
debate followed. There were many ideas and suggestions
that gave the team an opportunity to discuss media-violence,
violent action, pornographic films, etc., which have a negative
influence on children’s growth and development. Due to great
interest to understand the laws of Cameroon and law makers, CHRAC talked to the Cameroon Parliament about
what it was doing to protect children from media violence. CHRAC partnered with faith based organizations on 19
November to get the message across. A priest addressed the issue by using the gospel in delivering the message
to prevent media violence against children to 700 students and 800 parents. The symposium in commemoration of
the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse, was organized for the empowerment of youths in conjunction with
Community Education and Development Services (CEDS), the Global Welfare Association (GLOWA), as well as
the Ministry of Youth Affairs under the patronage of the Provincial Service of Youth Affairs Bamenda.
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Mouvement pour la Défense de l’Humanité et l’Abolition de la Torture – MDHAT
B.P. 30220 BIYEM ASSI, Yaoundé, Cameroun
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le MDHAT a organisé plusieurs activités du 5 au 19 novembre:  Une
enquête d’un mois sur la situation des enfants abusés au Cameroun.  Un dépliant sur l’existence de la Journée,
conçu et distribué gratuitement à hauteur de 4758 exemplaires.  Trois numéros de son bulletin d’information
« Alerte », réalisés sur les thèmes « Prévention et lutte contre la violence en milieu scolaire », « Violences
sexuelles à dénoncer » et « Des droits de l’Homme aux droits de l’enfant ». 11’223 exemplaires ont été distribués.
 Une semaine de sensibilisation réalisée auprès de la population et de deux communautés religieuses.  Une
visite dans un hôpital avec remise de dons aux filles abusées.  Une conférence sur la prévention des abus.
ONG GICAR-CAM
Essos BP 185 Casier 376, Yaoundé, Cameroun
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, GICAR-CAM a organisé des campagnes de sensibilisation sur les droits de
l’enfant dans quelques zones périphériques de la ville de Yaoundé et ses environs. Une équipe a fait du
porte-à-porte, distribuant notamment les documents envoyés par la WWSF. Une séance de travail sur l’impact des
drogues et des médias sur les enfants a par la suite eu lieu au siège de GICAR-CAM, suivie par un séminaire de
formation de trois jours sur le même thème.
Organization for the Fight Against Child Abuse – OFACA
P.O. Box 523, Kumba Southwest Province, Cameroon
On the occasion of the World Day, OFACA organized activities in rural areas, where child abuse is most rampant.
The program started with a match pass that involved children, teachers and parents. Lectures were given on the
World Day, on the rights of the child and on child abuse. The event ended with the distribution of prizes to
meritorious pupils and parents.
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Organisation Nationale des Femmes Rurales
“Fleurs de Centrafrique” – ONFR-FC
B.P. 2089, Bangui, République Centrafricaine
Prix WWSF pour la prévention des abus envers les enfants
Récompense supplémentaire 2007 (500 US$)
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ONFR-FC a réalisé une série
d’activités à compter du mois de décembre de l’année précédente:
• Décembre 2006: Sensibilisation sur les ondes de 3 stations de radio.
• 8 Mars 2007: Message sur la prévention des abus envers les enfants
(à l’occasion de la journée internationale de la femme).
• 2 Juin 2007: Sensibilisation des présidentes des 7 antennes de
l’ONFR-FC sur la Journée mondiale.
• 10-18 novembre 2007: Sensibilisation dans les arrondissements de
Bangui. Thème « Les enfants sont l’avenir d’un pays. Cessons de leur
faire violence. La justice est là pour nous juger ».
• 19 novembre: Célébration de la journée avec les discours du représentant de la Ministre de la Famille, des
Affaires Sociales, des Handicapés et de l’Insertion Sociale et de la présidente de l’ONFR-FC; des sketches
joués par les enfants de l’ONG Action Chrétienne pour la compassion; une conférence-débat sur la « Protection
des enfants contre les différentes formes de violence »; des groupes de réflexion sur les différentes formes de
violence et les solutions préconisées.
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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Association Congolaise des Droits de la Personne Humaine – ACDP
Via B.P. 6568, Bujumbura, Burundi
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ACDP a organisé une grande manifestation qui a commencé par une
marche suivie de discours en faveur des enfants. L’ACDP s’est ensuite rendue au village d’enfants SOS
KINDERDORF puis à la prison centrale où des présents ont été offerts aux enfants.
Association de Volontaires pour l’Encadrement des Vulnérables et Enfants Non Accompagnés – AVEVENA
Via B.P. 3695, Bujumbura II, Burundi
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AVEVENA a réalisé une campagne de sensibilisation communautaire du 12
au 20 novembre comprenant:
• Des banderoles « OUI à la prévention des abus envers les enfants, NON aux punitions corporelles et aux
travaux lourds ».
• Une émission de radio sur les mêmes thèmes.
• Une marche pacifique des enfants.
• Des pièces de théâtre.
Association pour le Développement et la promotion des Droits Humains – ADDH
Av. Maimpili N°174, Commune de Ngara, Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ADDH a organisé une cérémonie sur le thème « Violation des droits des
enfants dans le milieu scolaire, ses causes et ses conséquences ». Les poèmes, les pièces de théâtre ainsi que
les exposés sur les droits de l’enfant et sur leur non-respect en RDC ont ensuite laissé place aux débats. Des
notables, des députés, des responsables d’ONG et de confessions religieuses, des représentants d’écoles et des
élèves étaient présents, soit 510 personnes au total.
Association pour les Victimes de la Répression en Afrique – AVRA
Rue 03, Avenue 3Z, Commune de KASUKU, Kindu, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée
mondiale, l’AVRA a organisé
 Une marche avec des
enfants, accompagnée du
slogan
suivant
« L’encadrement
et
l’éducation
des
enfants
d’aujourd’hui est le miroir de
demain », et suivie par les
discours du président de
l’association et du maire de la
ville.  Une conférence de
presse avec
les radios
communautaires et locales (RNTC, radio Okapi, KFM, MALI, GUNDA FM).  Une pièce de théâtre.
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Best World Vision – BWV
Boulevard Lumumba N°3, Quartier 1, Commune de Masina, Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, BMW a organisé une campagne de sensibilisation dans la partie Est de la
ville province de Kinshasa du 12 au 25 novembre:
• Formation de formateurs qui à leur tour ont formé des sensibilisateurs.
• Médiatisation de la campagne sur Internet (message de sensibilisation et spot), à la télévision (message sur la
prévention lors d’une émission matinale sur la chaîne CEBS), et à la radio (message sur la prévention lors de
l’émission « Animation libre » - Radio Parole Eternelle).
• Concert populaire. Plusieurs messages ont dénoncé les abus contre les enfants.
• Sensibilisation sur le terrain et projection de messages sur la prévention sur un écran géant.
• Culte dédié aux enfants qui a réuni plus de 6000 personnes.
• Camping des enfants. Plus de 1500 enfants ont reçu des informations sur les abus et sur la nécessité de les
prévenir.
Centre Chrétien de Développement – CCD
B.P. 2227, Mbujimayi, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le CCD a organisé une manifestation sur le thème « Sauvons nos enfants ».
25 ONG, 300 enfants (orphelins, victimes de violences sexuelles, etc.) et 500 adultes y ont participé.
Centre d’Encadrement des Jeunes pour le Développement Rural – CEJEDER
À l’occasion de la Journée
mondiale, le CEJEDER a
organisé, dans le territoire
d’Uvira, une marche suivie
d’une
manifestation
à
laquelle ont participé 341
enfants, des adolescents,
plusieurs parents, des
journalistes et les autorités
locales. Des pièces de
théâtre, des poèmes, des
musiques
et
des
informations sur les mécanismes de protection des droits de l’enfant ont fait partie des activités réalisées. Les
mêmes événements se sont déroulés dans le territoire de Fizi, réunissant 379 enfants et quelques adolescents
munis de pancartes avec le message « Nous sommes fatigués. Cessez de nous torturer. Nous avons droit à la vie
et à la liberté ». Une conférence-débat sur le thème « Enfant congolais, quel espoir pour vivre? » a ensuite été
organisée dans les deux territoires. De nombreux enfants, adultes, les représentants de certaines écoles et
d’organisations de défense des droits de l’Homme, ainsi que les autorités locales y ont participé.
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Centre de Santé et d’Hébergement des Enfants Défavorisés – CESEDEF
Av. Bulugu 68/bis, Kimbanseke, Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le CESEDEF a réalisé un Mémo pour que le gouvernement décrète le 19
novembre « Journée mondiale pour la prévention des abus et de la violence envers les enfants » en RDC et qu’il
interdise notamment  l’usage de la violence comme moyen normal de résoudre les conflits dans les programmes
télévisés pour enfants,  la diffusion de films violents avant 22h00,  la vente aux enfants de produits considérés
comme inappropriés après évaluation. Le CESEDEF a également organisé une série d’activités telles que des
pièces de théâtre présentées par les enfants, des discours ainsi que des ateliers. Plusieurs autorités (publiques et
religieuses), des enseignants, des éducateurs, des représentants d’ONG, des parents et des enfants (de la rue,
orphelins, défavorisés, etc.) y ont participé.
Collectif des Femmes Rurales pour le Développement – COFERD
Boulevard National 114, Commune de Lukolela, Kikwit, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le COFERD a organisé, en collaboration avec le
RAPE, une activité de formation des encadreurs des enfants (18-20 novembre). Les
thèmes développés ont été les suivants: les mécanismes de protection des droits de
l’enfant; les violences faites aux enfants et la gestion du stress; la communication et la
protection des enfants; et la réinsertion des enfants vulnérables. Le gouverneur de la
province, l’ambassadrice des enfants de la province du Bandundu, 60 séminaristes et
80 enfants y ont participé.
Femmes Solidaires pour la Paix et le Développement – FSPD
2 avenue Katanga, Commune Gombe, B.P. 14810, Kinshasa 1, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, FSPD a organisé deux journées de sensibilisation sur le thème « Comment
protéger les enfants de la violence dans les medias ».
• Le 19 novembre, l’activité a été organisée en collaboration avec une autre ONG « Vous et vos droits »,
également membre de la coalition de la WWSF. Les représentantes du secrétariat au Ministère des Droits
Humains, la chargée de programme de la Fondation Internationale pour les Systèmes Electoraux en RDC, 105
enfants et 30 femmes y ont participé.
• Le 20 novembre, l’activité a été organisée en collaboration avec la Paroisse notre Dame de Fatima à travers la
Commission des Intellectuels et la Commission Justice et Paix. De très nombreux enfants, les leaders des
commissions paroissiales, les leaders religieux, les religieuses et le directeur de The Carter Center RDC y ont
participé.
Foyer Marie Reine des Coeurs – FOMARC
Avenue Kisantu N°54, B.P. 425, Boma, République Démocratique du
Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, FOMARC a organisé, les 17 et
18 novembre, des campagnes de sensibilisation à la radio et à la
télévision rurale et locale. Les droits de l’enfant et la nécessité de
prévenir leur violation ont été évoqués le 19 novembre. Les enfants ont
également présenté quelques sketches ainsi que des chants,
demandant aux parents de respecter leurs droits.
Oeuvre Sociale pour les Amis Chrétiens – OSAC
2243 rue Bukavu, Quartier Ville Haute, Ciné Palace, Commune de Matadi, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’OSAC a partagé un document juridique sur la place de la notion de
prévention des abus envers les enfants, soumis au Parlement pour avis.
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Ongd/Asbl Les Amis du Quartier – Les Amis de la Paix
12, Avenue Matuba Quartier Kingasani II, Commune de Kimbanseke, Kinshasa, Rép. Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, Les Amis du Quartier - Les Amis de la Paix a organisé une campagne locale
de sensibilisation et de formation sur la prévention. À cet effet, une cellule de prière a été prévue pour soutenir la
journée, des publications ont été distribuées, des posters et des banderoles ont été affichés, un atelier sur Internet
s’est déroulé et des programmes éducatifs ont été lancés.
Paysans Actifs contre l'Ignorance et la Faim – PACIF
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, PACIF a organisé des activités sportives et culturelles. Les enfants ont récité
des poèmes et ont présenté des sketches véhiculant des messages tels que le non-enrôlement des enfants dans
les forces et les groupes armés, les violations et les abus envers les enfants, l’importance de l’enregistrement des
enfants à l’Etat civil et la scolarisation des filles.
Projet Intégré pour les Droits de la personne dans les Entités Nationales – PIDEN
3, Avenue Bas-Congo, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, PIDEN a organisé une série
d’activités à Kinshasa ainsi que dans la province du Bandundu dans
l’objectif d’obtenir, en plus de celle des médias, une implication des
décideurs et des personnalités influentes dans la protection des droits de
l’enfant.
Pour protéger les enfants de la violence dans les médias, un
aide-mémoire sur la Journée mondiale a été remis à la presse pour
publication dans les journaux et pour diffusion à la télévision et à la radio.
Les émissions réalisées et diffusées en langues locales, ont vu la
participation de délégués de la société civile et du service public, lesquels
ont partagé des informations ainsi que leurs expériences dans le domaine.
Les enfants ont été les principaux invités de ces émissions.
Le même aide-mémoire a été distribué aux différents Ministères (Ministres
des Droits Humains, de la Justice, des Affaires Sociales et de la Condition
Féminine et Famille), à la police nationale, etc.
PIDEN a également saisi cette occasion pour impliquer les décideurs et les personnalités influentes dans la
protection de l’enfant en organisant des journées de réflexion sur la situation de l’enfant ainsi qu’un forum provincial
sur la protection de l’enfant. 22 enfants ont pris part à ce forum. Les participants ont élaboré un mémorandum sur
la base des recommandations issues des journées de réflexion, soumis aux autorités locales. Un comité de suivi,
composé des enfants et de quelques personnalités a été créé afin d’amener les décideurs à assurer un
« Environnement protecteur de l’enfant ».
Union des Femmes pour la Justice et la Paix – UFJP
Via B.P. 237, Cyangugu, Rwanda
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’UFJP a organisé, les 17, 18 et 19 novembre, trois émissions à la radio pour
dénoncer « l’exploitation économique et sexuelle de la fille mineure ».
Upatanishi Association – UPASSO
Place Carrefour, Avenue Buholo V, Quartier Mosala, Commune de Kadutu, Bukavu, R. D. Congo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, UPASSO a organisé une manifestation avec des discours, des poèmes et
des chansons sur les droits de l’enfant et un sketch présenté par les enfants intitulé « La vie d’un enfant dans les
zones conflits armés à l’Est de la République Démocratique du Congo ». Quelques représentants des autorités
locales y ont participé.
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IVORY COAST
Enfance Heureuse
28 B.P. 42, Abidjan 28, Côte d’Ivoire
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, Enfance Heureuse a organisé une conférence sur le thème « Problématique
du travail des enfants en Côte d’Ivoire. Manifestations du phénomène, impact sur l’enfant travailleur : solutions et
perspectives ». Plusieurs experts sont intervenus sur le thème: sociologue, médecin du travail, représentants
d’ONG, etc., présentant les manifestations du phénomène du travail des enfants dans le secteur informel urbain,
les actions concrètes de lutte contre le travail des enfants et l’impact des pires formes de travail sur la santé de
l’enfant.
GHANA
Friends of Suffering Humanity – SUHUF
P.O. Box 114, Bolgatanga, UER, Ghana
On the occasion of the World Day, SUHUF organized activities from 19 to 23 November including:
• A meeting with the stakeholders to identify and support child labor- and trafficking mechanisms. Objective:
establishing active institutional partnership for networking.
• A radio discussion.
• A student forum to encourage collaborative relationships between the Ghana education services and NGOs.
• Drama and puppet shows.
• A candle vigil.
Youthlife Africa
P.O. Box CT 32 64, Cantoments - Accra, Ghana
On the occasion of the World Day, Youthlife Africa organized a large
essay contest to create awareness of child abuse issues as well as to
communicate prevention methods. 6 schools (children aged 8-15
years), NGOs and a representative of the district assemblies
participated.
KENYA
Grassroots Empowerment Initiative – GEMINI
P.O. Box 1439, Eldoret 30100, Kenya
On the occasion of the World Day, GEMINI organized various activities. A concert brought together children from
local schools. Objective: helping children enhance their self-confidence while engaging the stakeholders in fighting
child abuse. Activities also included a debate, a procession and the distribution of 500 copies of a simplified
Children’s Act to parents.
Kiweka Watch Self Help Group
P.O. Box 2177, 40100 Kisumu, Kenya
On the occasion of the World Day, Kiweka Watch Self Help Group organized a
procession with 20 children (most of whom were orphans) and 15 adults. The
event was centered on child abuse and how to prevent it. The community
enjoyed and learned a lot from the event and pledged to continue
commemorating the Day for better treatment of children.
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Learning and Development Kenya – LDK
P.O. Box 13808, 20100 Nakuru, Kenya
On the occasion of the World Day, LDK organized a series of performances including educative songs and poems
by children that helped to educate the community about preventing child abuse. Community leaders such as the
Area Chief and his assistant, Community Social Workers, HIV/AIDS support group leaders and LDK Director
delivered speeches that advised the community to take responsibility and to prevent child abuse.
LIBERIA
Children Welfare Foundation International – CWFI
P.O. BOX 10-3287, 1000 Monrovia -10, Liberia
On the occasion of the World Day, CWFI’s primary purpose was to spread the word to
the local people about the growing issue of child abuse. First on the agenda was CWFI
making an appearance on a local radio program to sensitize people. Then, nine
secondary schools joined the festivities and the children served as campaigners for
prevention of child abuse, displaying flyers and chanting slogans. The theme for the
special day was “No violence against the child is justifiable”. Mr. Fleming Kerkulah
(Liberal Democrat) spoke well and challenged the Government and stakeholder
institutions to use their positions to prosecute violators of child abuse.
MAURITANIA
Association Mauritanienne pour la Santé de la Mère et de l’Enfant – AMSME
Commune El Mina Arrêt de bus, Avenue Marbatt Lot A8 N°79, Nouakchott, Mauritanie
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AMSME a organisé une journée d’information sur la prévention des abus
envers les enfants dans une zone périphérique de la capitale.
MOROCCO
Association Femmes pour l’Egalité et la Démocratie – AFED
24 Rue Marrakech, Temara, Maroc
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AFED a fait circuler une pétition pour dire « OUI à la prévention des abus
envers les enfants ».
Centre Marocain des Droits de l’Homme
B.P. 1804, Rabat – RP, Maroc
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le Centre Marocain des Droits de l’Homme a élaboré un plan national contre
l’exploitation sexuelle des mineurs, impliquant à la fois le gouvernement, le parlement et la société civile.
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NIGER
Association pour la Lutte contre le Travail des Enfants au Niger – ALTEN
B. P. 12979, Niamey, Niger
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, ALTEN, en collaboration avec le Cadre de Concertation des ONG luttant
contre les violences faites aux femmes et aux enfants, ont organisé plusieurs activités:
• Une campagne de sensibilisation sur les violences faites aux enfants a mobilisé tous les élèves des
établissements scolaires de la communauté urbaine de Niamey. Les thèmes traités ont été les suivants:
mariages précoces et forcés, et harcèlement sexuel en milieu scolaire.
• Un panel composé d’experts en matière de violences contre les enfants (exemples de violences,
conséquences, remèdes).
• Un spectacle musical auquel ont notamment participé le Ministre de la jeunesse, des sports et de la culture,
ainsi que le Ministre du commerce.
NIGERIA
Child Rights Network – CHIRN
P.O. Box 2682, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, CHIRN organized a human rights
training program to sensitize children and young people on their rights
and to increase their protection. A lecture on child abuse was given,
followed by a free discussion. Out of eight schools invited, five were
represented with about sixty children in attendance. Both the pupils and
teachers promised to extend the sensitization and knowledge to all the
children in their schools and outside. The impact of CHIRN’s efforts was
large and it is estimated that over 4000 people benefited from the event.
Comfort for Widows and Orphans Initiative
P.O. Box 3677, Kaduna, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, Comfort for Widows and Orphans
Initiative organized a one-week campaign on protecting children from
media violence in collaboration with United Children’s Club and Youth
Alliance movement. The activities included:  Advocacy/sensitization
visits to local Government Education Authority Primary Schools and to
selected electronic and print media as well as television channels and
radio stations  Lectures, speeches and poems  Visits to community
and village leaders  Presentation of the yellow ribbon “YES to
prevention of child abuse”.
Environmental Rights Action – ERA
214 Uselu-Lagos Road, Ugbowo, Benin City, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, ERA held a round table on media violence
on children, followed by a debate. About 16 female journalists attended and
gave the event considerable media coverage, including Primetime News on the
African Independent Television and in 4 Newspapers.
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Girl Child Empowerment Nigeria – GCEN
P. O. Box 4433, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, GCEN organized activities and events in Minna. Selected schools prepared
some activities or participated in the event. Banners on the Day were placed in strategic places such as markets,
offices, church entrances and street corners. Lectures and speeches on prevention of child abuse and on
protecting children from media violence were delivered, followed by songs, dramas and displays depicting the evils
of child abuse and the need for urgent preventive measures. Some eminent personalities attended the event.
Light Bearers Organization – LBO
Plot 302, 2nd Avenue, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, LBO observed 19 November in the whole of Cross River State with the following
activities:
• Social mobilization and awareness raising campaign on child abuse in Nigeria. Objective: informing the local
communities, schools, churches and families and calling on their responsibility towards the children.
• Parent-Child/Teacher-Pupil Forum. Objective: Giving the opportunity to express oneself on child abuse.
• Performance by the children, depicting the dangers of servitude, child labor and other forms of abuse.
• Paper presentation on child trafficking in Nigeria.
More than 300 people participated. Results: Counseling units were formed in four public primary schools and 100
indigenous children were offered primary scholarships.
Maternal and Child Health Development and Education Center – MCHDEC
P.O. Box 2525, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, MCHDEC visited primary and secondary schools to create awareness amongst
children. The children were encouraged to report any form of abuse and were told that a toll free telephone line
was made available to them. Through the distribution of flyers, vital information was sent out to the public and the
people in the communities were well informed. The media covered the event.
Talent Century Chaser Sports Intl.
P.O. Box 5120, Oshodi, Lagos, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, Talent Century Chaser Sports International invited children from different
schools to assemble for the purpose of spreading understanding of child abuse and how to prevent it. After the
opening prayers, a speech on child abuse and prevention methods was discussed. An appropriate venue was
provided for the children to interact with each other and talk about what they were learning from the event. A school
presented a drama and a cultural dance for the delight of the crowd. The children were able to play various
recreational activities and they received gift packs at the end of the day.
WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse
Women Action Committee – WAC
N°8 Nworah Street, Amachalla, Amaenyi, Awka, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, WAC held a succesful event including a march by 21 local government schools,
songs and a drama that addressed violence against the girl-child. The Deputy Governor of Anambra State and the
First Woman Governor in Nigeria attended.
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Women Supportive and Improvement Organisation – WSIO
P.O. Box 312, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day, WSIO organized a campaign on the theme “Protecting Children from Media
Violence: Reducing Exposure and Promoting the Rights of the Child”, including speeches, lectures and workshops.
RWANDA
Solidarité pour l’Epanouissement des Veuves et des Orphelins pour le Travail et l′Auto-promotion –
SEVOTA
B. P. 3607, Kigali, Rwanda
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, SEVOTA a organisé une série d’activités destinées à alerter la presse et les
radios locales et nationales:  Une émission à la radio nationale. Les enfants, les jeunes et les femmes ont
activement participé à la préparation de l’émission, ont apporté leur témoignage sur les cas de violence et d’abus
et ont évoqué des stratégies pour y mettre un terme.  Une émission à la radio BBC. Cette émission, réalisée avec
des femmes victimes de viols, a permis aux responsables du fonds des rescapés de prendre en charge la scolarité
des enfants issus de ces viols.  Un article dans le journal New Times sur les enfants victimes d’abus et de
violences et les enfants nés de viols.
SEVOTA a également informé les autorités locales sur l’existence de la journée mondiale et sur les événements
prévus. Pour cela, un dépliant a été réalisé, le thème de la journée a été diffusé et un festival a été organisé.
En outre, des formations sur les droits de l’enfant, leur protection contre les violences et la nécessité de développer
des mesures de prévention dans ce domaine ont été dispensées auprès de 120 jeunes et 60 représentants
d’instances de décision. Des séances sur l’éducation des enfants ont également été dispensées auprès de couples
et un espace pour l’épanouissement des enfants nés de viols et leurs mamans a été créé.
SENEGAL
Association pour la Lutte contre la Pauvreté et l’Analphabétisme – ALPA
B.P. 18974, Pikine, Sénégal
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, ALPA a organisé un atelier de partage entre les enfants et les adultes de la
sous-préfecture des Niayes. 44 personnes y ont participé dont 22 enfants. Il en est résulté la création de plusieurs
outils:
• Un porte-clés destiné aux enfants avec le nom des parents, leur adresse ou celle d’un voisin, le numéro de la
police et celui des pompiers.
• Une matrice des comportements que l’enfant doit adopter dans la rue et à la maison, face à des inconnus qui
l’abordent, face à un appel téléphonique ou à quelqu’un qui sonne à la porte.
• Une matrice de classification des différents types d’abus, énumérés et symbolisés.
• Un « arbre sur les abus économiques » avec les causes représentées par les racines, les conséquences par
les branches et les solutions préconisées par les fruits.
Ces ateliers ont été suivis par un forum destiné à sensibiliser la population sur l’éducation préventive et sur la
notion de responsabilité. Un représentant du Ministre de la Famille et de l’Entreprenariat Féminin a dit le ministère
prêt a nouer un partenariat avec ALPA pour l’élaboration d’un programme de prévention contre la maltraitance, la
mendicité et les abus sexuels. La population a largement participé à cet événement. Les autorités locales et
nationales se sont également impliquées.
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Association Femme-Enfant Environnement – AFEE
BP 24 212 Ouakam, Dakar, Sénégal
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AFEE a organisé une journée de
sensibilisation sur la prévention des abus envers les enfants au Centre
d’Education à la Vie Familiale à Pikine (banlieue de Dakar). Des
banderoles ont été confectionnées à cet effet. La sensibilisation s’est faite
sous forme d’exposés et plusieurs points ont été abordés comme la
notion d’abus, ses manifestations, ses conséquences et la nécessité de
développer des mesures de prévention. Ces présentations ont été suivies
par un débat, un sketch sur les filles domestiques et une chanson sur les
droits de l’enfant.
SIERRA LEONE
Network Movement for Youth and Children Welfare-Sierra Leone – NMYCW-SL
54 main road Kroobay, c/o National Forum Human Rights, 29 bis Waterloo Street, Freetwon, Sierra leone
On the occasion of the World Day, NMYCW-SL organized a nation wide
awareness raising campaign from 19 to 23 November:
• Three radio stations (UN Radio, Radio Democracy and Cotton Tree
News) helped NMYCW-SL explain the World Day, the rights of the
child, the alarming situation in Sierra Leone and aired debates by
experts on the topic of prevention of child abuse.
• One of the leading Newspapers in Sierra Leone published NMYCWSL’s press release.
• Four Tribal Head chiefs were engaged in the campaign and
answered questions such as “How many child abuse complaints do
you receive a month?” “How do you deal with them?” and “What are
your plans to prevent child abuse?”
SOMALIA
Peace Action Society Organization for Somalia – PASOS
Via P.O. Box: 71637-00622, Juja-Road East Leigh, Nairobi, Kenya
On the occasion of the World Day, PASOS mobilized young people, women groups and communities across Lower
Jubba Region (Somalia) as well as in Nairobi (Kenya) through media campaigns, a mobile theatre, music
performances and sporting events.
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TOGO
Agence Régionale Élimination toutes formes de Discrimination à l’Egard des Enfants – AREDEE/RS
B.P. 159 Dapaong, Dapaong, Togo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’AREDEE/RS a organisé une conférence-débat sur le thème « Enfants
travailleurs domestiques », suivie de séances de porte à porte destinées à sensibiliser les familles employant des
enfants. Un animateur de la radio communautaire des Savanes a couvert l’événement.
Association « AGAPE »
S/C BP: 07, Blitta, Togo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’Association « AGAPE » a élaboré et imprimé en plus de 2000 exemplaires
un prospectus inspiré de l’appel à l’action envoyé par la WWSF, ensuite distribué dans les institutions publiques et
privées ainsi qu’à tous les partenaires.
Association Mondiale pour les Orphelins
et les Enfants Abandonnés – WAO Afrique
Rue des Frères Franciscains Adidogomé,
BP 80 242, Lomé, Togo
Prix WWSF pour la prévention des abus envers les enfants
Deuxième prix 2007 (1000 US$)
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, WAO Afrique, en collaboration avec le Ministère délégué chargé de la
protection de l’enfant et des personnes âgées et plusieurs autres organisations, a réalisé une action de
mobilisation générale pour dire « OUI à la prévention des abus envers les enfants! », du 16 novembre au 8
décembre:
• Émissions télévisées: des campagnes de sensibilisation sur les médias ont fait l’objet d’émissions sur la chaîne
nationale.
• Activité sportive: plusieurs clubs de sport, des enfants et des jeunes, leurs parents, la Ministre déléguée
chargée de la protection de l’enfant et des personnes âgées, les membres du corps diplomatique, les
représentants d’organisations internationales, ceux d’ONG, ainsi que plusieurs autorités ont participé à un cross
country. Un long cortège composé de milliers de personnes a ainsi sillonné les principales artères de la
capitale. Une trentaine de médias ont couvert l’événement.
• Meeting populaire: les participants au cortège, rassemblés sur l’esplanade du Palais des Congrès ont pu
écouter plusieurs allocutions sur la nécessité pour le gouvernement togolais, de développer des mesures de
prévention et de protection efficaces.
Grâce aux tracts distribués, aux banderoles exposées, aux appels lancés dans les rues et à la couverture
médiatique, WAO Afrique estime à 800’000 le nombre de personnes touchées par l’événement à Lomé. La
couverture des activités par Radio France Internationale, la BBC, Africa N°1 et les médias d’Etat ont conféré à
l’événement une ampleur internationale.
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Carrefour du Volontariat Togo – CAVOT International
B.P. 279, Kpalimé, Togo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, CAVOT International, en collaboration avec une association française
(Spinou) et plusieurs associations locales, a organisé quatre activités centrales, du 12 au 20 novembre:
• Une campagne d’information sur les droits de l’enfant et les attitudes responsables à adopter. Des autocollants,
des affichettes et des banderoles ont été réalisés et partagés à plusieurs endroits stratégiques. Messages:
« 19 novembre - Journée mondiale pour la prévention des abus envers les enfants », « Ensemble donnons de
l’espoir à nos enfants » et « CAVOT dit OUI à la prévention des abus envers les enfants ». CAVOT a pu
rencontrer les autorités locales, les leaders communautaires et est parvenu à mobiliser la population.
• Un tournoi de foot « Enfant pour un avenir - 2ème édition ». Cet événement sportif a été l’occasion d’appeler le
public à adopter un comportement responsable vis-à-vis des enfants. Environ 7’000 enfants étaient présents.
• Un concert humanitaire avec des artistes togolais et français a à nouveau permis de sensibiliser la population
sur les droits de l’enfant et sur la situation particulière des enfants exploités et abandonnés. 800 personnes
étaient présentes.
• Une campagne en faveur du droit à l’identité grâce à l’enregistrement gratuit des naissances.
Carrefour Tiers Monde Togo – CTM Togo
04 B.P. 215, Lomé 04 Adidogomé, Togo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, CTM Togo a organisé, avec le Réseau des Organisations
de lutte contre la Maltraitance, l’Abus et l’Exploitation Sexuelles des enfants - ROMAESE, une
conférence de presse sur le thème proposé par la WWSF « Comment protéger les enfants de
la violence dans les médias ». Un débat très riche avec les journalistes a suivi. Cet événement,
qui a également pu compter sur la présence du Ministère de tutelle, du représentant du maire
et de plusieurs ONG, a reçu une large couverture médiatique (télévision, radio et presse
écrite). On a notamment pu lire dans la presse « Première célébration au Togo. Le 19
novembre rentre dans les moeurs au Togo ».
Cercle d’Appui et d’Assistance aux Initiatives Communautaires – CAAIC
08 BP: 8945, Lomé, Togo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le CAAIC a organisé deux activités :
• Une conférence-débat sur le thème « Comment protéger les enfants de la violence dans les médias ». Les
représentants des médias (radio et télévision), plusieurs ONG et associations ainsi que des pasteurs y ont
participé.
• Une réunion de sensibilisation sur « Les abus envers les enfants ». Une large foule composée d’enseignants,
de parents et d’élèves y ont participé.
• Des réunions sur les méfaits des jeux vidéos, des films érotiques et romantiques ainsi que des cybercafés.
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Construire Ensemble – CE
B.P. 412, Sokodé, Togo
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, CE a réalisé des activités de sensibilisation via des émissions
radiophoniques, des réunions, une conférence-débat et une sensibilisation de masse.
UGANDA
Fairland Foundation – FAFO
PO BOX 242, Mukono, Uganda
On the occasion of the World Day, the Fairland Foundation organized an event at the Fairland High School in
Mukono, Uganda. Most of the activities were conducted by the children themselves. Four additional schools sent
their students to participate. All in all, 1500 people attended.
The program began with opening remarks and was followed by the National Anthem and a prayer. The Fairland
High School Choir sung for the audience and other students performed a play on child abuse prevention. The
involvement of students was very important in this event.
Student representatives from participating schools and a number of singing groups from the community added to
the celebration with uplifting music and traditional dance. Students spoke to their peers about child abuse,
definitions, examples, causes, dangers, how communities are affected, and ways by which child abuse could be
stopped. One of them concluded by thanking the government, the press, including the Bukedde Newspaper, WBS
television and the Fairland Foundation, for educating
the people on child abuse. Another student suggested
many forms of prevention and ended by calling upon
all Ugandans to respect the rights of the child because
they are the future leaders who should be given a
chance in this world.
The Fairland High School Principal, the Fairland
Foundation Executive Director and a media activist
addressed the audience as well. The event ended with
the National Anthem and a prayer.
Latigi Orphan Care Centre – LOCC
P.O. Box 683, Gulu, Uganda
On the occasion of the World Day, LOCC organized various activities that advocated for the promotion and
protection of child rights, with an emphasis in areas of education, health and socio-economic empowerment and
focusing on orphans and vulnerable children. These activities included meetings, radio talk shows and
announcements. Songs, poems, dramas as well as a march also enriched the Day.
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ZAMBIA
Community for Human Development – CHD
P. O. Box FW 167 Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia
On the occasion of the World Day, CHD organized a one-day workshop for 50 women in Lusaka. The workshop
emphasized children’s rights, defining and educating particularly on child abuse. Prevention information was taught
to the women and they were sensitized to the message of the day.
Young Christian Education Club of Zambia – YCECZ
P.O. Box 57 Chamboli, Kitwe, Zambia
On the occasion of the World Day, YCECZ organized a commemoration event. Senior government officials,
representatives of various churches, coalition members, NGO partners, the district chairperson and the YCECZ
staff all attended the event. The district commissioner of Kalulushi District addressed the discussion by
encouraging co-operation between partners on the importance of educating children about child abuse as well as
the influence of the media and its power to determine a child’s well-being. Many different activities were conducted
on 19 November including a presentation of the national anthem, a prayer, poetry readings, the presentation of
skits and sketches, two speeches and a large reception at the end.
ZIMBABWE
CONTACT Family Counselling Centre
9, Barbour Avenue, Parkview, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
On the occasion of the World Day, CONTACT launched the “Give a voice” project to empower children, get their
feedback about child abuse and put forward their recommendations on prevention.
New Hope Foundation
6 Nymegen Road Breaside, Harare, Zimbabwe
On the occasion of the World Day, New Hope Foundation partnered with
Global March Against Child Labor and organized a 31-day march from
Harare to Plumtree, Zimbabwe. The 541 km march went through 5 cities, 2
towns and 6 provinces in all. There were 47 volunteers from all over the
country that came and took part in the march to raise awareness on the
existence and effects of child labor in Zimbabwe, encouraging communities
to stop child labor in the communities and at a national level.
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AFGHANISTAN
Bureau for Reconstruction and Development – BRD
Street 3, Part A, Khoshal Maina, Dist.5, Kabul, Afghanistan
On the occasion of the World Day, BRD organized a one-day peace raising and non-violence workshop for deaf,
homeless, disabled and school children to learn about preventing abuse and promoting peace. The workshop
began with an African gathering song and then the children talked about the importance of peace and were
encouraged to share their ideas through art. They created peace flags with messages such as “peace”, “friendship”,
“prevent child abuse”, and “stop violence against children”. Each child took home the artwork he/she created, as
well as a bag of art supplies. At the end of the day, children issued an appeal for the international community and
the state to protect children’s rights, prevent abuse and violence against children and more support Afghan
children. The message circulated among the relevant government authorities, UN agencies and international
organizations based in Afghanistan.
AUSTRALIA
Children's Hospital at Westmead
Locked Bag 4001, Westmead 2145, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd and Hainsworth St, Westmead, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia
On the occasion of the World Day, Children's Hospital at Westmead provided an information stall in the foyer,
promoting parenting capacity. It also ran two seminars for staff, parents and caregivers on “Keeping Children Safe
from Abuse”. Finally, it announced the winners of its annual Child Protection Award.
AZERBAIJAN
Centre “Ishiqli Ev” Children of Streets
A. Alekberov 14-B Str., AZ-1073, Baku, Azerbaijan
On the occasion of the World Day, the Daycare “Ishiqli Ev” Street Children Center, together with the Baku
Volunteer Center and the Center of “Woman and Modern World”, conducted meetings to draw the Baku
population’s attention to the situation of street children in Azerbaijan.
BANGLADESH
Action in Development – AID
AID Complex, Shatbaria, 7300 Jhenaidah, Bangladesh
On the occasion of the World Day, AID organized a “Prevention of
Child Abuse Day” including:
• A seminar on child abuse. 30 people from NGOs, CBOs and from
the government participated. Most of them promised to work on
the issue.
• A human chain. 150 women from different self-help groups
participated and committed themselves to prevent child abuse in
their communities.
• A rally. 1500 people participated and promised to prevent child
abuse in their localities.
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CHINA
China National Society for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect –
CNSPCAN
Additional Award 2004 (US$ 500)
No.277, West Youyi Road, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710068, China
On the occasion of the World Day, CNSPCAN held the first China
Child Injury Prevention and Treatment Conference from 18 to 21
November. About 450 experts from the government, the media,
WHO, UNICEF, etc. attended. Activities included:
• Speeches on child abuse prevention, treatment, rehabilitation,
healing and recovery.
• A signature campaign to end child abuse.
• Visits of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Center.
• The establishment of the National Child Injury Prevention and
Control Division of the Chinese Preventive Association.
• The establishment of partnerships with the government as well
as with groups that participated in the conference.
The media, including newspapers as well as local and national
television stations such as the China Central TV CCTV, covered the
event.
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GEORGIA
Journalists for Human Rights – JHR (South Ossetia)
61 Sovietskaya st., Tshinval South Ossetia, Georgia
On the occasion of the World Day, JHR designed and created bouquets of school utensils using rulers, belts, index
sticks, etc. The materials were wrapped in paper (printed with children’s rights, letters written by children and
figures about child abuse) and were distributed by children among citizens in crowded areas of the city. The
materials were chosen because they are often the materials used to abuse children. 100 individuals received the
bouquets.
Society Biliki
19a Rustaveli Street, 1400, Gori, Georgia
On the occasion of the World Day, Society Biliki organized three days of activities including discussions, debates,
trainings and an exhibition of children’s drawings and essays. Participants included lawyers, psychologists, local
police, public schools directors, members of the Peace Corps, the local government, representatives of
organizations, youth and parents.
INDIA
Committee for Legal Aid to Poor – CLAP
367, Marakata Nagar, Sector-6, Cuttack- 753014, Orissa, India
On the occasion of the World Day, CLAP organized several activities on protecting children from media violence in
Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa:
• Sensitization program for media representatives of both print and electronic media to create awareness of
different aspects of media violence against children. Each of them received copies of the WWSF World Day
posters and Calls to Action as well as yellow ribbons “YES to prevention of child abuse!” Requests made to the
media representatives included:  Ensure that best interests of the child are not compromised.  Create
awareness of the ways in which children are portrayed in the media and encourage an ethical reporting culture
which respects children and their rights.  Avoid the use of stereotypes and sensational presentations in
promoting journalistic materials involving children.  Discontinue the use of sexualized images of children. This
program greatly impacted the media professionals, as almost all the local print and electronic media provided an
adequate coverage to the events of 19 November.
• Promotion, distribution & use of the yellow ribbons.
• Lobbying  the government. His Excellency, Governor of Orissa, endorsed the objective of the Day and
appreciated the events organized by CLAP on 19 November. He expressed his concern over the rise of child
labor and stressed on creating mass movements with the active involvement of government and nongovernment sector, judiciary, media, social workers and the public.  The police for evaluating the role police in
protecting the children from media violence especially in cyber cafes.
• Awareness meeting on how to protect children from media violence. Several actors such as teachers, parents,
caregivers, media persons, religious leaders and civil society groups attended.
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Rally and human chain. About 1000 people participated, carrying banners, posters and placards, and
disseminating literature about the message of the World Day.
Meeting with about 200 parents on protecting children from media violence.
Impact: The message of the Day reached 1’000’000 households through print and electronic media in Orissa. The
Door Darshan, national television of India, telecasted the event, which was viewed by millions of people across the
country. 50 media representatives were sensitized about the exposure of children to media violence. 17 print and
electronic media covered the events of the World Day. 10’000 of the yellow ribbon stickers saying “Yes to
prevention of Child Abuse” were distributed among civil society, children, parents, media representatives, students,
child rights activists, senior citizens, etc. 1’000 NGO activists, women activists, lawyers, students, religious leaders
and political leaders participated in the events and committed to building a culture of prevention of child abuse and
to protecting children from media violence.
Community Development Centre – CDC
Gupta Ki Chaal, Bhatera Chouky, Balghat, 481 001 Madhya Pradesh, India
On the occasion of the World Day, CDC organized two activities:
• A consultation on the status of child trafficking in the Mahakoushal region. More than 48 representatives and
some government officials attended.
• An orientation on Child Rights, Poverty and Child Abuse. More than 200 women attended.
Forum for Indigenous Perspectives and Action, Manipur – FIPA
Jupiter Yambem Centre, Paona International Centre Imphal, 795 001 Manipur, India
On the occasion of the World Day, FIPA formed a Campaign Coordination Committee of 7 members who organized
activities from October onwards:
• Workshops with school children (12-18 years) on prevention of child abuse in the State of Manipur and special
sessions with teachers about the campaign.
• Articles entitled “Nipping the Bud: Preventing Child Abuse” in local newspapers on 17, 19 and 20 November.
• 3 competitive events (a poster competition for children (11-15 years), an essay competition for children on child
abuse and a writing competition for the parents) and a prize ceremony. The media covered the event.
• A yellow ribbon campaign with volunteers talking about prevention of child abuse on various platforms.
Gandhi Manav Kalyan Society – GMKS
806, Bhadviya house, Near Hotel Ankur, Shastri Circle, Udaipur (Rajasthan), India
On the occasion of the World Day, GMKS organized a one-day program including:  Speeches on the rights of the
child and on juvenile justice.  Performances by children, speeches, slogans, songs, dances, poems and plays on
child abuse, child labor migration and girl child education.
400 children, youth, teachers and media representatives attended.
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Jananeethi – A people’s initiative for human rights
P.B. N°8, Mannuthy Post, Thrissur District, Kerala State, India
On the occasion of the World Day, Jananeethi organized a one-day workshop on child sexual abuse for school
children, including speeches and sessions on sexual atrocities towards children, child sexual abuse and socio-legal
perspectives, and substance abuse (drugs and alcohol). Two short films were also shown at the end of the day.
More than 200 students and 24 teachers participated.
Krityanand UNESCO Club, Jamshedpur – KNUC
102/A, Kalpanapuri, Adityapur Industrial Area, 832109 Jamshedpur, India
On the occasion of the World Day, the Krityanand UNESCO Club organized theme discussions around the slogan
“Children are our future, save the children for our future”.
Love Humanity International
B4, Sea Breeze Plaza, Nargol Village, Via Sanjan, Taluka Umergaon, District Valsad, 396 135 Gujarat, India
On the occasion of the World Day, Love Humanity International held seminars on “Responsible Childcare”.
MAHITA
1-8-522/42, Flat No.105, Chikkadpalli Hyderabad-500 020, A.P. India
On the occasion of the World Day, MAHITA organized a child consultation day at Hyderabad district of Andhra
Pradesh. 12 teachers, 4 local media representatives, 2 public and 1 government representatives, as well as 129
children came together to participate and learn about prevention of child abuse.
People's Cultural Centre – PECUC
House NO - VII-H / 26, SailashreeVihar, Bhubaneswar-751021, Orissa, India
On the occasion of the World Day, PECUC trained the police on child protection issues, including child abuse, as
well as 8 child rights organizations on how to develop a Code of conduct.
Rural Institute for Development Education – RIDE
48 Periyarnagar, Post Box 31, 631 503 Little Kanchipuram, India
On the occasion of the World Day, RIDE held a two-day campaign against child abuse, child labor, and the custom
of beating children in school. RIDE designed and printed 300 posters (in Tamil), delivering the message that child
abuse and child labor must stop so children can thrive in a safe school environment. RIDE received many calls
about the posters and the children cheered when seeing them. Meetings at schools as well as a seminar were also
conducted where speakers gave educational and motivational talks. They urged parents and adults to treat children
with dignity so that they learn respect and self-confidence, to not beating them because it causes psychological
damage; and to make sure that they are not exposed to violence in schools.
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Shabnam Resources
5. Buddha Street, Kodambakkam, Chennai 600024, India
On the occasion of the World Day, Shabnam Resources launched the “Stop
Abuse of the Girl Child” program to be conducted in school communities. It also
started a new healing program to end institutionalized abuse and put on rallies
and theater plays to stop child abuse.
Society for Help Entire Lower & rural People – HELP
2nd lane, Sujatha Nagar, Lawyerpet Ext. ONGOLE, 523 002 Andhra Pradesh, India
On the occasion of the World Day, HELP, with the collaboration of their 30 partners
from Network Against Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation in Andhra Pradesh
(NATSAP), organized activities in the 6 districts of Andhra Pradesh (48 sites)
including:  A sensitization workshop on child abuse. About 1280 children and 116
media representatives attended.  Production and dissemination of pamphlets on
child abuse as well as World Day posters. Government officials and the Media
received some copies.
HELP succeeded in involving other INGOs such as Plan International, Catholic
Relief Services-CRS and Terre des Hommes. The Media covered the event.
Strides Society
HIG-20, G-2, Vasishta Apartment, Seethammadhara NE, Visakhapatnam, 530 013 Andhra Pradesh, India
On the occasion of the World Day, Strides Society organized a walk that went through the busiest parts of
Visakhapatnam city. After the walk, Strides Society organized a seminar on preventive measures of child abuse
with the hopes to catalyze an annual event focusing on prevention education, protection skills and rehabilitation
measures for abused children.
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Tulir - Centre for the Prevention and Healing of Child
Sexual Abuse – Tulir CPHCSA
74, EVK Sampath Road, Vepery, 600 007 India
On the occasion of the World Day, Tulir continued its hoarding campaign and produced a pamphlet entitled “Un
Pathukapuku Sila Yosanaigal” (Some Suggestions About Your Safety). On 19 November, Mayor M. Subramanian
distributed the pamphlets among 150 students at Corporation Middle School in Alwarpet as part of the “Safe
Schools” initiative, launched on 19 November. Inside the colorful pamphlets is a message in the Tamil language
about how children can keep their bodies safe and keep away from unsafe touch from elders and students can
write down their own ideas about how to stay safe. The pamphlets were also distributed at Good Shepard School to
2,500 students. The students were encouraged to read the pamphlet and then give it to their parents to read. Other
schools have expressed interest in the pamphlets and the message of the day was publicized in an article in The
Hindu (20.11.07).
UDISHA - Society for education, employment and sustainable development
B-3/3201, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India
On the occasion of the World Day, UDISHA organized a poster-painting
competition, a debate, a walk with placards and slogans and a yellow ribbon
campaign. Thousands of children and parents participated and were sensitized.
Vidya Bharti Sansthan – VIBHA
Civil Lines Sikar - 332001, Rajasthan, India
On the occasion of the World Day, VIBHA organized:
 A seminar on prevention of child abuse with the great support of
the District Administration. Three main speakers addressed the
issues of parenting in this day and age, prevention of child abuse and
exposure to media violence. Social workers, educators, teachers,
parents, students, government officers and journalists attended.
 A poster making for a competition on prevention of child abuse.
More than 250 students from several schools gathered and made
posters on the various forms of child abuse and their feelings on the
issue.  An exhibition on prevention of child abuse and media violence including posters, slogans, collages, etc. A
large number of people were attracted. The media covered the activities.
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World Hand’s of Youth – WHY
Pudhu Nagar Thiruvandar Koil, Mannadipet Commune, Pondicherry State 605 102, India
On the occasion of the World Day, WHY organized a rally to raise awareness of child abuse, a training session on
HIV/AIDS and a one-day seminar for children on sexual abuse.
INDONESIA
Children Crisis Centre – CCC Lampung
JL Sultan Haji Gang Cempaka N°27, Kota Sepang Kecamatan Kedaton, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
On the occasion of the World Day, CCC organized a series of events including:  A radio talk show on Beoli Radio
101.9 FM on the theme “Stop violence against children now!” The two focuses of the radio program were the
socialization of the issue of child rights and government involvement in the prevention of violence against children,
as well as understanding awareness of society’s attention to child abuse and its victims.  A sticker campaign
“Stop Violence Against Children” with 1’000 copies passed out to children as they were taught about their rights. 
A drawing competition on the theme “Stop violence against children now!” The winners were presented with money,
a certificate and other souvenirs.
Perkumpulan Sada Ahmo – PESADA
Jalan Ahmad Yani No. 187, PO BOX 95 Sidikalang 22212 Kabupaten Dairi, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
On the occasion of the World Day, PESADA collected data of children that do not have birth certificates in the Dairi
District in North Sumatra Indonesia. 23 cases of children not having birth certificates were identified. PESADA also
organized a discussion group on the “Right to a Birth Certificate for Children of Single Mothers”. The objective was
to talk about the issue as well as increase understanding and awareness of the rights of a child. Following the
discussion there were volunteers to talk with the public and collect more information.
JAPAN
Children’s Rainbow Center – CRC Japan
983 Gumizawa - cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref., 2450062, Japan
On the occasion of the World Day, the CRC organized an Orange Ribbon Marathon. Volunteers and members of
the Children’s Rainbow Center ran in the marathon. Signs, such as a big orange ribbon made with small orange
ribbons, were created in Japanese to advertise the day and to inform the public on ways to prevent child abuse.
Two musical performances from a high school were given to draw attention to the run and the message of the day.
The CRC also distributed prevention of child abuse leaflets and posters.
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JORDAN
Queen Rania Family and Child Center – QRFCC /
Jordan River Foundation – JRF
PO BOX 2943, 11181 Amman, Jordan
On the occasion of the World Day 2007, QRFCC held an event called “Protect Me…For I am a Child”. By
collaborating with the private sector, the Ministry of Education (private and public schools) and the media, QRFCC
organized a media exhibition and Forum. The children directly participated during every phase of the
commemoration. The activities included:
• A workshop on child abuse. 238 children from 3 private schools (10-14 years) participated. After receiving
some information, they discussed and shared their own views on the topic. They were then divided into groups
to participate in interactive training workshops involving  Photography. The children were taught about
photography by professionals, learning how to create awareness with the lens of a camera. The children’s
photographs reflected their experience with abuse experienced by either them personally or by children in their
homes, schools and local communities.  Animation production. The children’s cartoon network, Space Toon,
assisted children in the process of designing, drawing and producing a short animation film. The children
produced a story line revolving around a young boy’s experience with physical abuse. The focus of this film was
the boy’s plea for help.  Reporting/short film production. The Royal Film Commission, assisted students with
the production of a short documentary and TV spot on child abuse.  Creative writing and drawing. Under the
supervision of participating schools, children produced poems, short stories, essays as well as draws revealing
their thoughts, opinions and emotions regarding child abuse.
• A media exhibition and Forum. Organized in conjunction with the Higher Media Council, it showed the
projects children had worked on to media professionals, various stakeholders and Her Majesty Queen Rania AlAbdullah. Following a tour of the children’s work, a Forum was held to discuss the children’s productions. 5
tables were dedicated to each corresponding media tool utilized by the children. Queen Rania joined each table
to hear about the process of their work and share their views.
• Training workshops at the Higher Media Council to introduce the children’s various outlets of free
expression.
The media covered the event: The ART satellite channel repeated the children’s ad 9 times on 19 November and in
different newspapers, including Al Ghad, Rai, Jordan Times, Dustour, and Arab Al Yawm and Luxury Magazine
reported on the World Day activities.
Results: Members of the telecommunication and banking field, as well as other leading private companies in
Jordan, committed to assist and contribute to the new Jordan River Foundation programs on prevention of child
abuse. As an example of these sentiments, a telecommunications partner promised to assist in the shooting and
production of a film on the topic of abuse. Simultaneously, the main Jordanian television network committed its
airtime to broadcast this production.
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LEBANON
Arab Resource Collective – ARC
PO Box 13-5916, Beirut, Lebanon
On the occasion of the World Day, ARC launched a manual in Arabic called “Child
Protection Policies and Procedures Toolkit: How to Create a Child Safe
Organization”. This 192-page tool kit is a practical guide and resource manual on the
prevention of child abuse. It is intended for NGOs, especially in developing countries,
working with children. Its tools and techniques, however, can also be applied to
private, commercial and government sector organizations. The kit aims at introducing
child protection in an organizational setting, equipping organizations with the right
tools to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate their own child protection policies
and procedures. 500 copies of the tool kit were printed and it was also uploaded onto
ARC’s website.
Centre d’Etudes Stratégiques pour le Moyen-Orient – CESMO
Imm. Ezzeddine n°602 – Rue Masaref, B.P. 30, Tripoli, Lebanon
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, le CESMO a organisé un concours de
dessins dans les écoles de Tripoli sur le thème « Qu’est-ce, selon toi, que
protéger un enfant ? » (1er au 15 novembre). Les 20 meilleurs dessins ont été
affichés pendant un mois au CESMO et les 5 premiers ont reçu des livres et
encyclopédies lors de la cérémonie de remise des prix organisée le 19 novembre.
Developmental Action without Borders – Naba’a
Al Saray Street, Abdel Majid Bazzi Bldg, 3rd Floor, Saida, Lebanon
On the occasion of the World Day 2007, Naba’a organized several activities:
• In the north (near by NBC). Naba’a held a joint launch of a campaign against violence by Nahr el Bared
children and Lebanese children from the surrounding Alabdeh area. The activities aimed to publicize the
message of prevention of child abuse throughout the Palestinian and Lebanese communities. They included
materials such as cards and texts prepared by children, songs and a marathon. 300 children gathered at the
entrances of the camp and around 300 Palestinian children participated from inside the camp, joined by a
number of Lebanese children who live in the new camp.
• In El Buss Camp. Naba’a, together with the Al Najdeh organization, organized an open day of games and
events for the children including drawing, painting and discussion groups on abuse and violence against
children. Naba’a also produced and distributed World Day posters and interviewed people through an “Express
Yourself” campaign.
• In Ein El Helweh Camp. Naba’a held several activities on the theme “Protection of children against violence their rights - our duty”. Posters, brochures, stickers, drawings, etc. were produced and distributed by the
children. They also presented a sketch on child abuse and participated in the “Express Yourself” campaign.
Naba’a, in partnership with Save the Children Sweden, also launched a study on violence against children in Ein
El Helweh Camp.
Lebanese and Palestinian children participated together in the event and parents expressed their approval by
asking for more activities like the World Day events. The cooperation of both communities made the event a
success.
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MALDIVES
Care Society
M. Fiyaathoshimaage, Fiyaathoshimagu, Maldives
On the occasion of the World Day, Care Society distributed a calendar as well as a sticker with
the message “Your silence is destroying our future, protect us” to the capital of Maldives (Malé)
and other islands. A procession was also organized.
NEPAL
Active Forum for Human Rights Awareness – AFHA
Nepalgunj-14, Pasang Lamhu Street, Banke District, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day, AFHA initiated an awareness campaign on child abuse and how to prevent it.
The campaign was made up of three parts: child abuse awareness camp (for 4 schools - 1600 children), a radio
interview and a rally with pamphlet distribution. Around 10’000 people in the community had the opportunity to hear
the radio interview.
Children-Women In Social Service and Human Rights – CWISH
Gangahiti, Chabahil, P.O. Box: 21433, KMC-7 Kathmandu, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day, CWISH organized various programs emphasizing different types of child abuse
and practical prevention. The programs included the participation of different communities, schools, police and
other stakeholders.
Kadambari Memorial College of Science and Management – Department of social work
Thapathali heights, Maithighar, Kathmandu, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day, Students at Kadambari Memorial College of Science and Management attended
an orientation on child abuse provided by CWISH (Children-Women In Social Service and Human Rights). The
orientation was meant to provide understanding for students about the issue as well as equip them for training other
students. After attending the orientation program, many students- especially those working with children, conducted
a session on child abuse in the streets, public schools and children’s shelters. Students collected advocacy posters
from different NGOs and INGO’s to display on the World Day. Organizations demonstrated their support by
providing materials on child abuse and child rights to the students for distribution. Students were asked to create
their own poster or art collage to give a message on how they personally perceive child abuse. These pieces of art
were exhibited in Maitighar Mandala, a central space that is located on the busiest road and has the greatest draw
for public attention. Students from Kadambari invited other schools to take part in the exhibition. Young children
participated in the exhibit along side with university students. In addition to these activities, students gave speeches
on the importance of prevention of child abuse and the need for State attention to the issue. School students,
university students, citizens, policemen and other young people participated in the advocacy program.
Maiti Nepal – MN
83 Maiti Marg, Pingalsthan, Gaushala, Kathmandu, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day, Maiti Nepal organized a National Consultation on Child Abuse. Teachers and
students from eight districts of Nepal namely: Kanchanpur, Ilam, Jhapa, Sindupalchowk, Nuwakot, Makwanpur,
Kailali and Kathmandu participated in the program. During the day, the Joint Secretary for the Ministry of Women,
Children and Social Welfare discussed how the government is working to prevent child abuse. He urged students,
teachers and civil society to work to prevent child abuse. After this, a consultant for Maiti Nepal, gave a
presentation on child abuse. He shared his knowledge about how a child can be abused in the family, by teachers
and landlords and about the law. The participants then shared their personal experiences with child abuse.
The second session was on “The Phenomenon of School Bullying” given by the Director of The New Era Career
Development Institute. Following this session, participants drew up a rough plan of action. They agreed to share
what they learned in the sessions with their friends and to talk about school bullying since it is quite a new concept
in the schools. Some students talked about forming a club that would spread prevention awareness.
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Nepal International Consumers Union – NICU
P.O. Box 5841, Kathmandu, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day, NICU organized a gathering of school children over tea and lunch to talk about
what child abuse is and ways to prevent it.
PAKISTAN
Basharat-E-Ibn-E-Mariam Women and Children Development Organization
13/4 J Youhanabad, Ferozepur Rd, Lahore, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, Basharat-E-Ibn-E-Mariam Women and Children Development Organization
organized a walk for awareness. Children from various schools participated, carrying placards and banners with
messages such as “My home is a place for peace”, “My school is a place for peace”, “Stop war”, etc. The walk was
followed by speeches on the importance of the Day, the right to education and tools for self-protection were given.
GOODWILL
P.O. Box 5230, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, GOODWILL organized activities for the rights of street children in various
villages, slums and communities. More than 4’000 people attended.
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Hope Development Organization – HDO
P.O. Box 1094, Office 991, Street 2, Chaman Zar colony, 38090 Faislabad, Punjab, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, HDO organized a large event with 110 school children from 5 schools, 40
working children, 10 representatives from 5 NGOs, 25 adults and the HDO staff. The event commenced with a
prayer and a welcome song, followed by a speech competition on child rights and our responsibility. The students
were well prepared, using facts, figures and demonstrating their thorough knowledge of English.
Another part of the celebration was a theatre piece performed by a local NGO to emphasize the basic rights of
children, including working children. Throughout the day, the children enjoyed games. Towards the end of the day,
about 6 working children shared their problems regarding their jobs and how their employers make them do things
that are illegal. They also shared why they had been forced to start working at an early age (poverty, the death of
parents, drug addicted fathers and illiterate parents). Afterwards, the chairman of the Hope Development
Organization thanked all the participants and gave a speech to conclude the event.
Handicap & Orphan Children’s Charity Society – HOCCS
P.O. Box.1093, People’s Colony No.2, 38090 Faisalabad, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, HOCCS held a Forum on prevention of child abuse, with a special focus on
working children. The seminar was attended by 65 participants. Members of the development sector, civil society,
religious leaders and the cooperate sector were present. The participants came well prepared and after the general
discussion on child abuse, they brainstormed about what could be done and how to better prevent violence against
children as well as child labor.
Kashmir Charitable Trust – KCT
Army Supply Road Chela Bandi, 13100Muzaffarabad Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, KCT, in collaboration with the students of Azad Jammu & Kashmir University
(AJKU), organized different activities, including:  Distribution of pamphlets and brochures throughout the city to
create awareness in the community concerning the rights of the child and the importance of child abuse prevention.
 Wearing of yellow ribbons by 3’000 people in the community.  Signature of the “YES to prevention of child
abuse” banner by more than 1500 students, teachers and faculty members.  Participation of orphans and
vulnerable children who sang and delivered poems.  Organization of a run, a drawing contest, a cricket match and
a walk to engage the children in learning about child abuse.
The media covered the event: Apna Channel, Aaj Channel, Geo, Khabrain Newspaper and the Daily Siasat were
present during the event and reported on the activities.
Merit Witness
Pak International Grammar School, Faisal Colony, No.1, Dalazak Road, Peshawar,
NWFP, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, Merit Witness organized a seminar for awareness of
the masses and authorities responsible for prevention of child abuse. In this seminar,
dignitaries, officers from the education department, teachers, representatives from the
business community, representatives from other NGOs and judges, all participated and
were informed on how to prevent child abuse.
Pakistan Council for Social Welfare Human Rights –
PCSW&HR
Muradia Road, Near Makki Masjid Model Town, 51310 Sialkot,
Pakistan
Second Prize 2004 (US$ 1000)
On the occasion of the World Day, PCSW&HR organized different activities, including  Meetings with leaders of
political parties who received information about the World Day campaign.  A press conference to involve the print
and electronic media who were asked to highlight the Day and to inform the people about the importance of
prevention of child abuse.  A seminar attended by NGOs, CBOs, civil society and government authorities.
 Public gatherings in 5 different places. Participants were invited to vote for political parties who have clear
policies for the protection of child rights and for prevention of child abuse.
Results: The leaders of political parties committed to take the necessary steps to stop and to prevent child abuse;
almost all of the national newspapers published special articles and features for the prevention of child abuse on
this important day; all local CBOs, NGOs and child rights groups committed to work together for prevention; more
than 10’000 people were informed about prevention of child abuse.
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Sindh Development Society – SDS
B-49, Bhitai Nagar, Qasimabad, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, SDS organized a rally with 500 students and working children. Speeches were
delivered, condemning the worst forms of child labor and a dialogue on the same topic was conducted at the Press
Club Hyderabad.
Society for Empowering Human Resource – SEHER
1-B, Jinnah Avenue, Jinnah Town, Quetta, Balochistan,
Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, SEHER organized “9 Months of Activism” (20 February - 23 October) in 22
districts of Balochistan, followed by 25 days of sensitization of Key Stakeholders (23 October - 16 November) and
by a “Mega Event (17-19 November).
• 9 Months of Activism: Last year’s decision of having 20 days of activism instead of merely observing a single
day not only led SEHER to launch 9 months of activism in 2007, but also strengthened and deepened the belief
that “one day is not enough”. In order to raise awareness of the rights of the child, violence against children and
prevention of child abuse, SEHER carried out the following activities:  Building the capacity of Law
Enforcement Agencies.  Implementing educational programs in schools and religious communities.  Training
adolescents through the “Life Skills Based Education” program (33’000 adolescents from 22 districts).
 Participating in drafting the UN Periodic CRC Report of Pakistan.  Establishing child-friendly places (150’000
adults and children).  Training teachers on psycho-social counseling (376 teachers).  Supporting the Child
Protection Unit.  Supporting and enhancing the Child Labor Unit.  Spreading awareness through forums and
networks like Hurmat Network, Sexual and Gender Based Violence Network, Balochistan Gender Network and
Child Protection and Empowerment of Adolescents (CPEA) Network.
• 25 Days of sensitization of Key stakeholders: SEHER focused in the internalization of the concept of
prevention of child abuse by various groups via the following activities:  Solidarity signature campaign (3’700
signatures).  Sensitization of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority and of the Citizen Media
Commission of Pakistan.  Sensitization of the Ministry of Human Rights, judges, Pakistan Pediatric
Association, Pakistan Paramedical Staff Association, Merchant Association and Labor Federation, teacher’s
association and Pakistan Clerk Association. SEHER also stopped all its programs to focus on specific activities
for and with children, including juvenile prisoners, school children, street children, working children. Quiz and
poster competitions, skits on illegal migration and adverse effects of media violence, scavenger hunts, songs,
speech competitions and awards captured the attention of the participants.
• Mega Event: SEHER held a “Mega Event” to provide an opportunity for vulnerable children to demonstrate their
hidden talents in the presence of a large audience. On the day of the event, children inside the camp were given
free medical treatment. Games such as cricket, football, a sack race and a hundred meter race, skits, speech
contests, exhibits of posters and crafts, and cultural shows captivated a large number of participants. The day
had events like a presentation by an honor guard, a welcome speech, an arrival procession of guests, solidarity
speeches, a keynote address by the mayor, the screening of a video documentary, and a prize ceremony at the
end. 19 different TV and radio stations covered the events and a press conference to get the World Day
message out was conducted.
SEHER also made the media aware of the issue by organizing a press conference, writing a Newspaper
supplement and by participating in numerous radio and TV programs.
SEHER activities had such a huge impact that it decided to run “11 Months of Activism” in 2008.
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Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child – SPARC
House # 151-B, Street 37, F.10/1, P.O. Box 301, Islamabad, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day, SPARC organized activities in its provincial offices and Child Rights Committees
(CRCs) including consultations with the media, broadcasting of special programs and messages on violence
against children, press releases and prayers. International, national and local newspapers highlighted the issue.
• SPARC Islamabad conducted a consultation on the role of the media in protecting child rights including
discussions, sharing of publications and viewing of a documentary.
• SPARC Sindh initiated a campaign including special prayers in mosques and temples and dialogues with
journalists on child abuse and the need of ethical reporting.
• SPARC Punjab raised awareness of parents, guardians and the community including debates aired on radio.
• SPARC Peshawar organized consultations with the media on child sexual abuse and the role of the media.
PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
Gaza Community Mental Health Programme – GCMHP
P.O. Box 1049, Gaza City, Palestine
On the occasion of the World Day, GCMHP conducted a workshop on the “Protection of Children from Violence in
the Media”. Numerous professionals, academics and media representatives attended the workshop that was
divided into two sessions:
• Speeches on the World Day; the Rights of the child; the Palestinian media experience and its relations with
educational, professional and legal authorities; and the relationship between violence in the media and among
school children.
• Strategies on how to protect children form the media violence. Participants highlighted the negative short-term
and long-term mental health consequences of children’s frequent exposure to violent scenes in the media.
There was a focus on Palestinian children because of their daily exposure to news presenting pictures of
murdering and massacres as well as aggressive cartoons. Furthermore, the participants proposed to form a
committee that oversees the production of child-oriented programs, observing all TV materials prior to
broadcasting and removing all violent scenes for the sake of protecting children.
Palestinian Child Arts Center – PCAC
P.O. Box 616, Hebron, Palestine
On the occasion of the World Day, PCAC organized a drawing activity for 100 children
(age 6-16) and a workshop for mothers about the Day and the protection of the rights of
the child. A special demonstration on children’s rights in Gaza was conducted in front of
PCAC. The key point was that children should be protected. The media was informed
about World Day activities and how to prevent child abuse.
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PHILIPPINES
Stairway Foundation Inc. – SFI
P.O. Box 30440, Oriental Mindoro 5203, Philippines
On the occasion of the World Day, SFI held a one-day workshop on
the Convention on the Rights of the Child to educate the community
about sexual abuse and how to prevent it. A part of the workshop was
a training session for parents, which generated a great discussion. An
observation was made that a majority were uncomfortable talking
about sexual abuse. To facilitate discussion and understanding, SFI
used two animations, ¨Daughter¨ and Ä Good Boy¨, confronting incest
and pedophilia. The mother of an abused child could share the
negative effects of sexual abuse and how she supported her victim
child, giving a strong message on the seriousness of the issue.
Participants realized that child sexual abuse could happen anywhere
and recognized that residing in a tourist area posed additional risk to their children. Seventeen parents participated.
On the same day, children were invited to participate in a separate workshop where they felt safe talking about
different kinds of abuse and their personal experiences. Pictures were used to help the children identify the different
kinds of abuse. It became evident that many participants were familiar with physical and sexual abuse, which
prompted SFI to provide psychological support. Drama was used as an expression for children to act out different
roles, using role-play on how to prevent certain abuses from occurring.
Another event in which SFI participated on 19 November was a conference entitled “The invisible child”, put on by
The Asia Cutting Edge, a worldwide network of Christian organizations working for the protection of children’s rights
in Thailand. The play “Cracked Mirrors” was performed by 3 members of SFI homegrown theatre group TASK
(Talented Ambitious Street Kids) who themselves lived and worked on the streets. UNICEF commented on the play
as ä breakthrough in efforts to educate the public about the largely hidden problem of child sexual abuse…using
the powerful medium of theater¨. After the question and answer time, a 65-year-old Indian man came forward and
confessed: Ï am 65 years old and I was sexually abused as a child. This is the first time that I open up about my
sexual abuse. Seeing you young people on the stage tonight has given me the courage to stand up and speak out.
I am angry—very, very angry - that this could happen to a child! ¨
SAUDI ARABIA
The National Family Safety Program
P.O. Box 22490, 3202 Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia
On the occasion of the World Day, the National Family Safety Program organized, in collaboration with the
International Society for Prevention of child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) and the Arab Professionals Network for
st
Prevention of child Abuse and Neglect (APNPCAN), the “1 Multi-disciplinary child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Training Course”. 70 professionals participated.
SRI LANKA
Samasevaya
Anuradhapur Road, Talawa, Sri Lanka
On the occasion of the World Day, Samasevaya organized awareness programs on the need for children to attend
the formal education system.
Sarvodaya Women's Movement – SWM
32, Rawatawatte Road, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
On the occasion of the World Day, SWM created a children’s program, organized by children, for children. Some
media representatives as well as leaders of Sarvodaya Children Circles of communicators participated.
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ARGENTINA
Asociación Argentina para la Prevención del Abuso y el Abandono Infantil – APAI
Derqui 192 – Mar del Plata (7600), Pcia. Buenos Aires, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial, la Asociación Argentina para la Prevención del Abuso y el Abandono Infantil realizó
dos actividades:
• La 4ª Barrileteada Familiar fue promocionada por los medios de comunicación (radio, televisión y prensa). 77
niños participaron. Recibieron informaciones sobre los derechos del niño así como un certificado con su
nombre y el compromiso de velar por el cumplimiento de los derechos del niño en todo el territorio Argentino y
en cualquier lugar del planeta. El Canal 10 de TV realizó entrevistas y las difundió el 19 de noviembre.
• Una conferencia sobre “Abuso sexual infantil y sus implicaciones legales” fue anunciada en la radio. La
consigna fue promover a los profesionales de la salud, justicia, educación y medios interesados en el bienestar
de los niños y jóvenes, su participación activa con el compromiso de reconocer y rechazar la violencia en todas
sus formas. La Dra. Martorella, presidenta de la APAI fue entrevistada por la radio local Atlántica LU6. 13
personas atendieron y recibieron un certificado de asistencia.
Asociación El Trapito
Olavarria 601, C 1162 ABM, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial, la Asociación El Trapito organizó un taller interdisciplinario para discutir la
problemática del abuso infantil y su prevención. Participaron profesionales, pasantes y voluntarios.
Casa de la Mujer – Rosario
San Nicolás 281, 2000 Rosario, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial, Casa de la Mujer distribuyó dípticos y carteles a organismos públicos y al público en
general, conjuntamente con el área de la niñez, el área de la mujer y el área de la diversidad de la municipalidad
de Rosario. Informaciones sobre el Día mundial fueron también enviadas a los medios de comunicación así como
al “Boletín Enredando”.
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Integración Infantil Argentina
Chacabuco 78 2° Piso Of.21 CABA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial, Integración Infantil Argentina realizó una nota informativa
sobre el 19 de noviembre dentro de su periódico. Este artículo también dio informaciones
sobre los varios tipos de abusos, sus consecuencias y efectos así como medios para
prevenirlos.
Programa regional de prevención y asistencia al sujeto en crisis “Línea Amarilla”
Presidente Perón 1051, Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial, la “Línea Amarilla” realizó diversas actividades durante la semana del 19 al 25 de
noviembre con el objetivo de concienciar a la sociedad. Trabajó con alumnos en las escuelas, quienes plasmaron,
en carteles, cuestiones sobre la violencia y el abuso para ser exhibidos en la plaza principal de la ciudad de
Venado Tuerto, donde también se entregaron folletos. El 19 de noviembre, la “Línea Amarilla” se caminó por las
calles principales de la ciudad, dando informaciones sobre el Día y entregando cintas de color amarillo. Los Niños
también participaron en estas actividades. Posteriormente, se desarrollaron algunos números artísticos. Estos
acontecimientos recibieron una cobertura mediática (periódicos, televisión y radio).
Proyecto de Capacitación en temas de Maltrato y Abuso Sexual Infantil – PROCAPI
La Mimosa 329 B Gral Moscóni, 9005 Comodoro Rivadavia Chubut, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial, PROCAPI desarrolló un foro juvenil en el concejo deliberante local.
Salud Activa
Avenida Presidente Perón 25140, Merlo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial, Salud Activa organizó el “I Congreso Internacional, II Nacional y III Regional de
Violencia, Maltrato y Abuso” en Buenos Aires del 2 al 4 de noviembre. Subtítulo “Desconstruyendo el abuso de
poder en los vínculos”. El evento contó con 1500 participantes de todo el mundo y recibió una cobertura mediática
en la radio, la televisión y en Internet.
BAHAMAS
No Excuse Bahamas – NEB
P.O. Box N-10866, East Bay
Street, Nassau, Bahamas
On the occasion of the World Day,
No Excuse Bahamas organized a
one-week event including an Art
Exhibition entitled “The Healing
Power of Art”, recognizing Day.
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BOLIVIA
MAP Internacional Centro Una Brisa de Esperanza – CUBE
Calle 25 de Mayo # 338, Cochabamba, Bolivia
En el marco del Día mundial, CUBE realizó una feria sobre el tema “Prevención del abuso contra los niños”.
Varias instituciones privadas y estatales participaron. Niños y niñas de establecimientos educativos participaron
también con representaciones teatrales y danzas, exigiendo el respeto de sus derechos así como una vida sin
violencia. Estas actividades recibieron una cobertura mediática (periódicos, radio y televisión).
BRAZIL
Laboratório de Análise e Prevenção da Violência – LAPREV
Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Via Washington Luiz, Km 235, 13.564 340, São Carlos, Brazil
On the occasion of the World Day, LAPREV organized two information sites in São Carlos (about 200’000
inhabitants): one in the city’s main market place and one at a central gas station. Students and researchers from
LAPREV distributed folders including information on child protection issues (helplines, etc.) and provided general
orientation to parents on how to parent well and alternatives to violent forms of discipline.
The event was covered by the local media: Newspapers (A Tribuna and Primeira Página), radio (Interson and
UFSCar), and by the regional television (EPTV), which did a live interview from the market place.
Shirley Ann Sullivan Educational Foundation – SASEF
Felicissimo de Azevedo 937, Apartment 801, Porto Alegre, RS 90540 – 110, Brazil
On the occasion of the World Day, SASEF visited a small orphanage and met ten
sexually and physically abused children, suffering from HIV/AIDS.
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Projeto Uerê
Rua Tancredo Neves, S/n°, Quadra 03, BL 255A, Casa 01, CEP 21044-725 Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
On the occasion of the World Day, Projeto Uerê’s children
discussed with their teachers the theme of child abuse and wrote
short articles or painted specific situations of abuse such as
domestic violence, street children or child labor. The most
expressive two paintings became posters and were distributed
within the Uerê premises as well as in poor communities,
churches and in the city. Messages on the paintings were: “Any
form of abuse is a crime” and “Inform, assist, debate, protect and
react”. Local newspapers mentioned the event and the local radio
reported about the World Day. Projeto Uerê received many
phone calls of congratulations and requests for more information
about the campaign. The children were very excited to actively
participate in this event and the ones whose paintings became
posters were very proud.
CANADA
Canadian Red Cross, RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention Program
3400 Lake City Way, Burnaby BC, V5A 4Y2, Canada
On the occasion of the World Day, the Canadian Red Cross wrote and distributed an article highlighting 19
November in its national newsletter, also sent by e-mail to approximately 5000 recipients. The Canadian Red Cross
also produced a news release to be given to the local media.
EDUPAX
493 rue Ste-Julie, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, EDUPAX a dévoilé le bilan de sa campagne “DÉFI de la Dizaine sans télé ni
jeux vidéo” et a rendu accessible la vidéo en ligne. EDUPAX a également fait circuler des informations sur la
Journée mondiale et sur le thème de la violence dans les médias, choisi en 2007 par la WWSF, auprès de son
réseau (au Québec, au Canada et aux Etats-unis), lequel a lui-même relayé l’information auprès de ses contacts,
sur ses sites Internet, dans ses bulletins d’information et dans la presse.
Mary Manning Centre – MMC
#210 1175 Cook Street, Victoria, B.C. V8V 4A1, Canada
On the occasion of the World Day, MMC spoke to students in a one-hour prevention education presentation and
provided information to help the audience break the silence. Presentations were delivered by two trained sexual
abuse therapists to about 400 middle school youth and staff. A Community Agency meeting on Child Sexual Abuse
Prevention also took place. Participants reviewed an inventory of prevention programs in Greater Victoria and
identified actions to address gaps in prevention in their city.
The Mayor of Victoria proclaimed the week of 19 November, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Week.
CHILE
Corporación de Promoción y Apoyo a la Infancia – ONG PAICABÍ
Errazuriz 2692, Valparaíso, Chile
En el marco del Día mundial, la ONG PAICABÍ organizó un seminario en la
Universidad de Valparaíso, denominado “El impacto de la violencia sexual
en la primera infancia: realidad regional, reflexiones y prácticas innovadoras
para su prevención.” Paralelamente, en diversas comunidades de la región
de Valparaíso se repartieron volantes relacionados con la prevención del
maltrato y abuso sexual infantil en lugares de alta afluencia de público.
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COLOMBIA
Asesorías Psicologías en Prevención – APPI
CRA 73ª N.75ª 95, Santa Maria del Lago, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, APPI realizó actividades en un colegio donde trabaja con los padres de los niños
especialmente de primaria.
Asociación Afecto contra el maltrato infantil
AFECTO
Transversal 4 (antigua Carrera 6) #51 A-01,
Barrio Chapinero Alto, Bogotá, Colombia
Premio WWSF para la prevención del abuso contra los niños
Segundo Premio 2005 (1000 US$)
En el marco del Día mundial, la Asociación Afecto contra el maltrato infantil organizó un Foro Abierto sobre la
situación actual del maltrato infantil en Colombia y sobre la campaña “Sólo por hoy” en el Auditorio del Museo
Nacional, el cual abrió sus puertas gratuitamente a todas las personas interesadas en la defensa de la niñez en
Colombia para que participaran en el Foro.
Asociación Club Kiwanis Santander – Taller Pedagógico
Calle 156 No.7H-40 Salón Parroquia, Nuestra Señora del Consuelo, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Asociación Club Kiwanis Santander participó en el Foro “Situación Actual del
Maltrato Infantil en Colombia” y realizó una Jornada Pedagógica cuyo objetivo era vivir el respeto, la solidaridad, el
amor, el cuidado y la atención de los adultos hacia los niños.
Asociación Cristiana de Jóvenes de Bogotá y Cundinamarca – YMCA-ACJ
Carrera 16 A No. 28 B-33 Teusaquillo, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Asociación realizó una serie de 7 talleres
preventivos con 1320 niños y niñas de entre 4 y 14 años de edad,
pertenecientes a 7 localidades de la ciudad. Objetivo: promover los signos
de alerta frente al abuso y las estrategias de denuncia. Las jornadas
realizadas implicaron diferentes metodologías para la sensibilización
como: juego de roles, proyección de videos, lectura y análisis de cuentos.
Como logros significativos la asociación obtuvo:  Compromisos
puntuales con padres, maestros, niños y niñas.  Actos simbólicos en
rechazo del abuso contra los niños con cintas verdes en la mano derecha
como símbolo del respeto hacia otros.  Un mural comunitario para
informar la comunidad sobre la conmemoración del Día mundial.
Asociación Periferia
Carrera 10 # 24 - 76 apartamento 1109, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Asociación Periferia realizó el proyecto “Diálogo del Saber sobre Derechos de la
Infancia”. Cinco grupos de niñas y niños fueron compuestos con 16 participantes cada uno y diez talleres fueron
realizados para reflexionar sobre los problemas de los niños y adolescentes. Diez postales fueron producidas con
los niños en los talleres.
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Consejo Tutelar de Teusaquillo – Teusaquitos y Teusaquitas
Carrera 14 No. 43-45, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, el Consejo Tutelar organizó talleres de prevención del abuso sexual contra los niños,
niñas y adolescentes en diferentes colegios y escuelas públicas de la localidad de Teusaquillo (6-15 años de
edad) del 29 de octubre al 19 de noviembre. Metas: que los niños, niñas y adolescentes conozcan sus derechos a
la protección y a la integridad personal, que identifiquen las formas de abuso sexual así como los elementos de
prevención
Fundación Centro de Desarrollo Social – CEDESOCIAL Barranquilla
Calle 70 N° 60-37, Barranquilla, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Fundación CEDESOCIAL diseñó y distribuyó 1’000 carteles
en centros educativos, escuelas, hogares comunitarios y organizaciones sociales. Publicó
también en los diarios locales un aviso sobre el Día mundial.
Fundación Oriéntame
Carrera 17, 33-50, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Fundación Oriéntame organizó una jornada lúdica con la participación de dos
asociaciones que agrupan 22 Hogares Infantiles. Alrededor de 270 niños y niñas del Instituto Colombiano de
Bienestar Familiar, 22 madres comunitarias y 50 madres y padres de familia participaron.
Desde cada hogar infantil, las madres comunitarias y los niños marcharon por las calles con pancartas alusivas al
cuidado y al respeto del cuerpo y se reunieron en un parque donde se realizó títeres “Amarme es cuidarme”.
Estos representaron una situación de abuso sexual hacia una niña y mostraron cómo reaccionar frente al
abusador y cómo contar este secreto a su madre o a una persona de confianza.
Fundación Profesionales & Productivos – P & P
Calle 44 D No. 45-30, Urbanización Rafael Núñez, Bogotá D.C., Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, P & P instaló una “Mesa para la prevención del abuso contra niños y niñas y para la
transformación del conflicto a través de la mirada Infantil y Juvenil”. Un panel con expertos así como niños y niñas
fue también organizado.
Fundación Tíabambi Colseguros
Carrera 13a No. 29 – 24, Piso 12, Ala Sur, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Fundación Tíabambi Colseguros realizó una campaña de
comunicación:
• Diseñó un cartel con respecto al 19 de noviembre.
• Difundió este cartel virtualmente y físicamente en cada área de Colseguros.
• Entregó varias copias del cartel a entidades gubernamentales y a empresas privadas.
• Publicó información sobre el abuso de menores para incentivar su prevención.
• Difundió datos sobre el tema.
• Entregó la documentación de la WWSF.
• Apoyó la marcha organizada por la Fundación Oriéntame.
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Grupo Atención del Niño(a) y Adolescente en Riesgo - Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe – HPTU
Calle 78 B N°69 - 240, Medellín, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, HPTU realizó un evento en el Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, dirigido a los
profesionales, a los estudiantes y a la comunidad médica. Tres puestos de información fueron instalados en la
zona de entrada del HPTU para entregar trípticos conteniendo informaciones para la detección del maltrato físico,
psicológico y del abuso sexual. Más tarde, la conferencia “Crianza Humanizada” fue organizada en el auditorio del
hospital.
Orden hospitalaria San Juan de Dios - Hospital Universitario Clínica San Rafael – HUCSR
Cra. 8ª. No. 17 – 45 sur Bogotá D.C, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial y del Día internacional de los derechos del
niño, el HUCSR lanzó la política de la Sociedad Colombiana de
Pediatría por el respeto de los derechos de la infancia y la
adolescencia. El HUCSR contó con la presencia de autoridades locales
y regionales responsables de la infancia, personal del hospital, niños,
niñas, adolescentes y padres del Centro de Salud San Juan Grande
(población vulnerable, desprotegida y con altos índices de maltrato
infantil). Se realizaron actividades de tipo académico como la
presentación de la Política Institucional de Buen Trato “Primero los
Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes” del HUCSR, cuyo objetivos son promover
el buen trato hacia la población infantil, implementar estrategias de
prevención y lograr diagnósticos oportunos y de tipo cultural. Ejemplo:
el show “Los Poderes Mágicos de los Niños” por el grupo “Cantar y Vivir” (conformado por niños, niñas y
adolescentes), cuya temática central se refiere a los derechos del niño.
Red de sanción social contra el abuso sexual infantil
Calle 51 N. 56 a 57 pasaje de sanbenito, Barrio San Benito, Medellín, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Red de sanción social contra el abuso sexual infantil hizo un programa de radio
sobre el tema de la no violencia contra los niños y niñas. Participaron cuatro personas. El mensaje fue que todos
los días, los niños y las niñas deben de estar en nuestras agendas como algo muy importante. Organizó también
una actividad en colegios con títeres y personas enseñando a los niños a cuidarse, protegerse y valorarse.
Universidad de Caldas
Dpto. de Artes Escénicas, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Calle 65 N°26, 10 Manizales, Caldas,
Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial, la Universidad de Caldas presentó, en el auditorio de la
Cámara de Comercio de la ciudad de Cartago, el cortometraje producido por el
Departamento de Artes Escénicas “Saliendo de la Oscuridad”, un docudrama de 28
minutos sobre la explotación sexual comercial de niñas, niños y adolescentes. La
película fue también presentada en dos canales de televisión nacional: TELECAFE y
CANAL capital así como en un canal regional: CNC.
COSTA RICA
Aldeas Infantiles SOS Costa Rica
De la Iglesia Católica de Sabanilla 400 mts, Norte. Apdo. 37-2070, San José, Costa Rica
En el marco del Día mundial, Aldeas Infantiles SOS Costa Rica desarrolló un evento en la comunidad de
Alajuelita. Se realizaron varias actividades artísticas: mimos, payasos y música. Los niños recibieron
informaciones sobre el abuso sexual y su prevención.
La actividad contó con la participación de estudiantes de cinco escuelas y con la colaboración de la Fuerza
Pública y la Alcaldía del cantón.
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Defensa de Niñas y Niños Internacional – DNI Costa Rica
P.O. Box 1760-2100, Guadalupe, San José, Costa Rica
En el marco del Día mundial, DNI Costa Rica, en conjunto de Aldeas Infantiles SOS, organizó una actividad
artística dirigida a niños y niñas de quinto y sexto grado en la plaza de la Escuela de Tejarcillos de Alajuelita. Esta
actividad fue realizada en contexto de la campaña "Enseñémosles a Protegerse, el abuso sexual a niños, niñas y
adolescentes deja una huella para siempre", iniciativa que fue inaugurada en julio del mismo año en este cantón,
para promover la prevención del abuso sexual mediante el fortalecimiento de las capacidades comunitarias. Se
realizaron actividades como el dibujo y las historias de “cuentacuentos”. 300 niños y niñas, sus maestras y
profesores aprendieron sobre temas relacionados con la autoprotección ante el abuso sexual, como la importancia
del amor propio ya que la autoestima del niño y de la niña es una de las claves para frenar el abuso sexual.
ECUADOR
Corporación centro de atención psicológica integral al niño/a y familia – CEPAINF
Km 4 via a la costa frente a los ceibos altos del INNFA, Guayaquil, Ecuador
En el marco del Día mundial, el CEPAINF organizó charlas sobre la prevención del abuso contra los niños para
padres, mujeres, niños, jóvenes y adultos con discapacidad física. Entregó también trípticos a una organización en
el sector rural. Cada vez, el CEPAINF dio explicaciones sobre el Día mundial y los objetivos de la WWSF.
Corporación Gestión Ecuador – GE
Av. 12 de Octubre y Roca, Edificio Mariana de Jesús, piso 7,
of 305, Quito, Ecuador
En el marco del Día mundial, la Corporación Gestión Ecuador organizó la campaña “Mi cuerpo es lindo, es mío y
de nadie más”, con el objetivo aportar a la promoción de una cultura de protección y prevención mediante la
sensibilización ante la problemática del abuso sexual infantil en la comunidad educativa de escolares del Distrito
Metropolitano de Quito. Utilizando como símbolo de la campaña el lazo amarillo, la Corporación Gestión Ecuador
realizó las actividades siguientes:
• Creación de un grupo de cooperación entre los actores que trabajan en el
tema de la niñez y la adolescencia para ampliar el sector de acción: el
Consejo Metropolitano de Protección Integral a la Niñez y Adolescencia
COMPINA, escuelas municipales de Quito, carrera de Gestión Social de la
PUCE, Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad Católica del Ecuador
FEUCE, Corporación Reyes Latinos y Reinas Latinas del Ecuador ALKQN.
• Formación de 60 voluntarios de ALKQN y la PUCE en tres aspectos: 
Los derechos de la niñez y adolescencia, y organismos de protección. 
Sensibilización ante el abuso sexual infantil, consecuencias, mitos,
realidad del ecuador.  Técnicas teatrales básicas.
• Movilización de voluntarios en 6 escuelas de Quito.
• Presentación en cada comunidad educativa de un teatro realizado por los
voluntarios y entrega de carteles informativos sobre conductas de
autoprotección en niños, niñas y adolescentes.
• Entrega de información a toda la comunidad educativa mediante
documentación informativa (carteles y trípticos).
• Realización, en la Pontificia Universidad Católica de un evento cultural
masivo con delegaciones de las escuelas con quienes la Corporación
Gestión Ecuador trabajó: entrega de documentación informativa, colocación de lazos amarillos en todas las
personas asistentes, canciones con relación a los niños y dramatización sobre el abuso sexual en una familia,
finalizando con informaciones sobre conductas de autoprotección.
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MEXICO
Fundación del Dr. Simi, A.C. (antiguamente Fundación Best, A.C.)
Alemania No.10, Col Independencia, 03630 Méjico, D.F., Méjico
En el marco del Día mundial, la Fundación del Dr. Simi realizó reuniones de trabajo en sus 38 delegaciones (38
ciudades) que atienden cada una a un promedio de 80 organizaciones. En particular, fue diseñado un taller para
reflexionar sobre la necesidad de erradicar las distintas formas de abuso y maltrato infantil.
PARAGUAY
Defensa de los Niños/Niñas Internacional
– DNI Sección Paraguay
Calle Juan de Salazar 690 c/ Padre
Poucheau, Asunción, Paraguay
En el marco del Día mundial, DNI Paraguay
organizó un seminario centrado en la
temática del abuso contra la población
infanto-juvenil. Produjo un cartel sobre el
Día mundial y divulgó esta campaña en la
prensa.
PERU
Centro de Estudios Sociales y Publicaciones – CESIP
Coronel Zegarra 722, Jesús María, Lima 21, Perú
En el marco del Día mundial, CESIP repartió pegatinas informativas sobre el 19 de noviembre en los salones de
primaria y secundaria de dos instituciones Educativas. Niños, niñas, adolescentes y adultos fueron informados
sobre la necesidad de prevenir el abuso y la importancia de la fecha a nivel mundial.
El 17 de noviembre, niños, niñas y adolescentes hicieron pancartas y carteles para colocar en sus respectivas
instituciones educativas dando a conocer el 19 de noviembre. Prepararon también un pequeño stand para brindar
información y hacer el repartir pegatinas.
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Red Peruana contra la Pornografía Infantil –
RCPI Perú
Jirón Inca 242 Surquillo, Lima 34, Perú
En el marco del Día mundial, la Red Peruana
contra la Pornografía Infantil organizó una charla
sobre los riesgos existentes en Internet.
Estudiantes de colegios atendieron. Radio
Programas del Perú RPP entrevisto el presidente
de la RCPI sobre “Los peligros de Internet”.
PUERTO RICO
Fundación Hogar Niñito Jesús – HNJ
P.O. Box 192503, San Juan, Puerto Rico
En el marco del Día mundial, HNJ sacó un anuncio para que todas las
personas vistieran de amarillo en señal del apoyo al Día mundial. Muchos
lo hicieron.
USA
Beyond Borders
3737 Jocelyn St NW, Washington DC 20015, USA
On the occasion of the World Day, Beyond Borders organized several activities in Haiti including a large march, a
distribution of T-shirts and hats, radio spots, a press conference, several interviews on various news programs and
a declaration and set of demands for action to the Haitian government.
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia – CACGA
P.O. Box 1192, Decatur, Georgia 30031-1192, USA
On the occasion of the World Day, CACGA throughout the State of Georgia
participated in a number o activities leading up to 19 November:
• Hinesville - 12-17 November: “Field of Hope”. Community volunteers sold 276
American flags by Woodmen of the World. Each flag symbolically
represented a child abused during the past year in Liberty County. A
ceremony and proclamation was also held.
• Atlanta - 16 November: Children of Atlanta Child Protection Center hosted its
annual conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Members of the
multidisciplinary team and other professionals including the medical
community, child advocacy centers, social workers, counselors, law
enforcement, District attorney offices, victim witness advocates, juvenile
courts, child life specialists, CASA volunteers and anyone else who
recognizes and investigates child abuse participated in the conference.
• Blairsville - 19 November: The Enotah Child Advocacy & Family Support
Center partnered with i-SAFE (an Internet safety program) to give a
presentation to parents on Eluding Internet Predators.
• Kennesaw State University - 19 November: CGCA, Kennesaw State
University and Cool Girls hosted a Stewards of Children Training. “The Darkness to Light’s Stewards of
Children” is a revolutionary sexual abuse prevention training program that educates adults to prevent,
recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Over 50 students and multidisciplinary team members
attended.
On 7 November, CACGA organized an event “Performing Arts: Uplifting, Building and Healing. Best Practices in
Child Empowerment, Abuse Prevention, and Therapy”. Experts in child welfare and psychology discussed the role
the performing arts can play in empowering children to succeed as well as their professional role in helping
children recover from trauma and tragedy.
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Christian Children’s Fund – CCF
2921 Emerywood Parkway, 23294 Richmond, VA, USA
On the occasion of the World Day, CCF affiliates in Dominica and Sri Lanka conducted various activities :
• In Dominica, two types of activities were organized:  Information to parents and professionals.  Public
awareness and demonstration. The activities were launched with a parent/professional awareness session on
16 November. The major information presented explored conceptualization of various sorts of child abuse.
Issues of underreporting of sexual and physical abuse were discussed as well as identification of emotional and
verbal abuse and neglect. On 19 November, this informational session was highlighted with a public
demonstration in the Glu-Glu area. Children, parents and professionals marched through the area, carrying
placards and chanting “Protect our children. Down with Child Abuse”. Many children’s placards carried such key
messages as “Show me love and affection,” “Feed us on time,” “Stop verbal abuse,” “Stop domestic violence,”
“Do not leave us unattended,” and “Do not discipline in anger.”
• In Sri Lanka, CCF organized many activities for children as well as activities for the CCF Community Child Wellbeing Committees and the larger community. Through drama, children brought the needs for love, care, dignity
and education to the forefront. They encouraged appreciation for the feelings of children and the protection of
child rights. In addition, they advocated the abolition of child labor and alcoholic beverages. In role play, art and
creating messages for public awareness, children sought to raise attention to sexual harassment and
exploitation, gender discrimination, all forms of violence both within the family and with the community, child
labor, and deprivation of education. Leaflets designed by a youth coalition and one by the National Child
Protection Authority were distributed so that people not only had information about recognizing child abuse and
neglect, but also reporting information and telephone numbers. Poster, painting, and handicraft exhibitions
emphasized the issues around child abuse from children’s perspectives. Professional training on enhancing
parent-child relationships was also held.
EPOCH-USA
155 W Main Street 1603, 43215 Columbus, Ohio, USA
On the occasion of the World Day, EPOCH-USA posted a release from WWSF on its website, sent a news release
to 50 US media sources and distributed WWSF posters at a State child abuse prevention meeting.
Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse
P.O. Box 127, Glenn Dale, MD 20769, USA
On the occasion of the World Day, Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual abuse organized a talk on 19 November at
an international development Company, Constella Futures, on the First International Conference in Africa on Child
Sexual Abuse that was held in Nairobi, Kenya in September.
URUGUAY
Gurises Unidos
Rivera 2057, CP 11200, Montevideo, Uruguay
En el marco del Día mundial, Gurises Unidos desarrolló un ciclo de talleres de formación en violencia doméstica,
principalmente vinculada a los niños/as y adolescentes, dirigidos a técnicos de la institución. El mismo se realizó
en coordinación con el Instituto Mujer y Sociedad en el marco del proyecto “Violencia doméstica como una
violación de los derechos humanos desde una perspectiva de género”. Contó con una participación de 30
personas y se desarrolló en tres módulos: derechos humanos y género; derechos de la niñez y adolescencia en el
marco de una cultura de la equidad; y violencia doméstica como violación de los derechos humanos.
On the occasion of the World Day, UNICEF Offices in the Caribbean issued a Media Release:
“UNICEF Offices in the Caribbean today called for policy makers to make a concerted effort to
end the scourge of child abuse. The call came as countries across the world recognize 19
November as World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse”.
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ALBANIA
Children's Human Rights Centre of Albania – CRCA
P.O. Box 1738, Tirana, Albania
On the occasion of the World Day, CRCA and the Coalition Against Children Violence in Albania (11 NGOs and
governmental institutions) organized:  A press release introducing the facts for the situation of the child abuse in
Albania and requesting that other organizations lobby the government to change the situation of child abuse. They
also answered questions from journalists about child abuse issues.  An exhibition of work made by children on the
theme “stop child violence in Albania”.  A banner with the same motto to create awareness.  A meeting with the
parliamentary to discuss lobbing against laws on child abuse that members of the coalition have prepared.
SOS Children’s Villages Albania
Rr. Pjeter Budi, Pallati Klasik Konstruksion, Shkalla 1, Ap.16, Tirana, Albania
On the occasion of the World Day, SOS Children’s Villages Albania produced and distributed 1000 copies of a child
friendly brochure, entitled “I want to be safe in my home“; organized workshops and celebration activities in
collaboration with other local organizations, the Institute of Public Health with the participation of children, parents
and people from communities; put on an exposition of paintings and children’s essays on the topic “What is
violence to me“ and “How to fight violence“; and presented short videos focusing on child abuse.
AUSTRIA
Counseling Institute - Beratungsstelle LEBENSMUT
Hauptstr. 376, 2231 Strasshof/Nbhn, Austria
On the occasion of the World Day, LEBENSMUT organized an expert group discussion with Wolfgang Biedermann,
Dipl. Sexual pedagogue, supported by the K.I.D.S. Forum and aimed at teachers, parents, kindergarten staff and
other interested citizens.
Help Afghan School Children Organization – HASCO
P.O. Box 50, 1031 Vienna, Austria
On the occasion of the World Day, HASCO teachers talked about the rights of the child and prevention of child
abuse in Kabul schools. In Afghanistan, HASCO volunteers distributed informative materials on child abuse in their
communities.
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Selbsthilfegruppe Überlebt für Frauen und Mädchen mit sexuellen Missbrauchserfahrungen
Kellerstr. 33, 5082 Gröding, Salzburg, Austria
On the occasion of the World Day, the project “Talk about it - Radio against sexual abuse”, organized in
cooperation with the Self-Help Group, the Association of Selbstbewusst, the Kinder & Jugendanwaltschaft
Salzburg, Frauennotruf Salzburg, parallel to other different activities, a seminar for capacity building. Topics
discussed included root causes of sexual abuse in the professional context, possibilities for prevention and
intervention in social organizations, and strategies of perpetrators.
Verein SELBSTLAUT, Prevention of Sexual Abuse of
Children
Berggasse 32/4, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
Additional Award 2004 (US$ 500)
On the occasion of the World Day, Verein SELBSTLAUT organized 5 seminars for multi stakeholders, which
addressed various aspects of prevention and the dynamic of sexual violence. The seminars proved very
successful. A second prevention activity was the all year campaign for pedagogues with new prevention materials
for all age groups and with guidelines for everyday use. Verein SELBSTLAUT’s aim is to empower children and
young people with courage and tools to intervene in their classrooms and in groups.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Zdravo da ste-Hi Neighbour – ZDS
Sime Matavulja 2, 78 000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
On the occasion of the World Day, ZDS organized a press conference and presented their research about peer
bullying, videos against violence against children, and organized a conference to promote the work of children and
youth as a way to help prevent violence among peers. ZDS also distributed leaflets and brochures linked to child
rights at the city centre.
CROATIA
The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
A. Hebranga 4/1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
On the occasion of the World Day, the Office of the Ombudsperson for
Children organized the following activities:
• Created awareness and spread information about the World Day:
- Information distributed to the general public on several occasions.
 Published an article about the Day and prevention of child abuse on its
website starting October  Emphasized the importance of marking the
Day when talking to the press and at public meetings  Mentioned the
Day in an article published in Sportske novosti (Sports Newspaper) when
discussing abuse in sports clubs  Referred to the Day during the
promotion of the publication “Domestic violence” (organized by the NGO
CESI), as well as during presentations addressing the Delegation from
Russia, etc.
- Publication in a weekly newspaper for educators and teachers. A colored
announcement entitled “World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse”
including the following message “No violence against children is
justifiable. All violence against children is preventable” was published in a
poster format to also be used in schools and kindergartens. Objective:
stressing the importance of prevention of child abuse to all those who are
in contact with children in urban and rural areas.
• Published a leaflet on child abuse and how to prevent it: intended for adults who take care of children, it
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included information about the Day, a stamp issued for the 18 anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of
the Child, statistics on child abuse in Croatia and worldwide, messages such as “Say No to all forms of violence
against children”, suggestions for prevention activities, as well as messages inviting children to ask for help
when abused. The leaflet was distributed to all libraries in Zagreb, to representatives of about 60 cities and
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municipalities that attended the annual conference of “Child-Friendly Cities and Municipalities”, to polyclinics for
the protection of children in Zagreb, as well as at all meetings and conferences where the Office of the
Ombudsperson for Children participated.
• Participated in the media: Presenting the leaflet and discussing prevention of child abuse on the ”Good
morning Croatia” TV show. The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children also gave interviews in Newspapers,
as well as on the radio.
• Convened an expert debate entitled “Database of perpetrators of sexual crimes against children”:
Experts presented their experience on the subject and stressed the importance of prevention measures. The
CAP program (Child Assault Prevention), conducted in several schools and kindergartens by NGOs, was
shared. The media covered the event. Two additional expert debates followed on 21 and 23 November where
child abuse was discussed and leaflets distributed.
Highlight:
The Government of the Republic of Croatia accepted the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children’s
recommendation to include 19 November - World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse in the “National
Strategy for the protection of victims of domestic violence 2008-2010”.
ESTONIA
Caritas Estonia
Pikk Street 19-50, 51009 Tartu, Estonia
On the occasion of the World Day, Caritas Estonia organized various activities including:
• A special event for children where children themselves presented stories about childhood and sang songs. A
guest at the event danced and played games with children. The event ended with film watching and cookies.
• Materials re television, Internet and advertisement and their influence on youngsters, together with practical tips
for action.
• Teachers used the WWSF theme of the Day and planned discussions and essay writing on the theme “Being a
child - what does it really mean?”
• The media discussed the issue of child abuse and the need to raise awareness of ways to prevent and assess
the real threats to children. A review was published in various newspapers (Maaleht, Sakala, Virumaa Teataja,
Meie Maa, Meditsiini uudised). The Estonian Union for Child Welfare published a theme paper on children and
the media, mainly on Internet.
FRANCE
Coalition Internationale pour un Tourisme Responsable et Respectueux – CITRR
113 rue Duhesme, 75018 Paris, France
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, la CITRR a organisé, du 19 au 30 novembre, une exposition de photos
réalisées par Melissa Mars. Thème : « Pour un regard d’enfant vers un sourire... Enfance de Chine ».
GERMANY
AMYNA, Institut zur Prävention von sexuellem Missbrauch
Marienhilfsplatz 9, 81541 München, Germany
On the occasion of the World Day, AMYNA organized presentations, supported by IMMA and Frauennotruf
Organisation, and presented the film “Trau Dich” (Dare to) which is an example of how the delicate subject of
sexual abuse can be introduced in schools. Children and invited guests expressed their critics of the film, which
showed that the film presentation without any prior explanation could be counter-productive. A one-day book “flee”
market helped raise funds for AMYNA. Participants included experts, teachers and students studying social
problems as well as ordinary citizens.
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GREECE
The Smile of the Child
16, Stournari Str., 10683 Athens, Greece
On the occasion of the World Day, the Smile of the Child ran an awareness campaign
against child abuse in Athens and Tessaloniki, using all the media: Ads in newspapers,
spots on television and radio, and a press conference with real stories, facts and
figures. As part of the campaign, the Theatre of Exarxeia dedicated The Smile of the
Child a performance on paedophilia. The Smile of the Child took this opportunity to
inform the public about child abuse.
IRELAND
Children’s Rights Alliance
4 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
On the occasion of the World Day, the Children’s Right Alliance urged, in a press release, the government to take
action and to join the world community in tackling child abuse. It also called on the government to ratify the Optional
Protocol to the UN Convention on the rights of the child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child
pornography. It further called for the provisions of the Protocol to be made a reality in Irish law by providing
protection for child victims of trafficking.
ITALY
Associazione Interculturale di Donne Nosotras – Nosotras
Via Faenza /44a, 50123 Firenze, Italy
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, Nostras a prévu différentes activités, pensées en fonction de l’âge des
enfants. L’approche utilisée n’a pas été seulement théorique mais aussi interactive, utilisant durant tout le parcours,
un langage simple et approprié à leur âge (en collaboration avec les enseignants).
Deux modules d’interventions ont été présentés dans 8 classes (160 enfants): l’un pour les enfants de 7 à 8 ans et
l’autre pour ceux de 9 à 10 ans. Les activités s’articulaient autour de jeux, comptines, vidéos et discussions. Ces
activités avaient pour objectif d’amener les enfants à réfléchir sur leurs droits. Chacun d’entre eux a écrit sur un
papier coloré une pensée sur les droits de l’enfant qu’il a attaché à un ballon.
Le thème des abus envers les enfants et la Journée mondiale ont été introduits.
L’activité s’est poursuivie sur la place des enfants (Florence) où les enfants, accompagnés de leurs enseignants,
ainsi que les visiteurs, ont réalisé une fresque exprimant leurs pensées, leurs désirs, leurs opinions, émotions, etc.
Des jeux et spectacles se sont déroulés en parallèle.
La journée s’est conclue par la remise d’attestations aux élèves et par le lancement des ballons.
Un article portant sur cette journée a été publié par une agence de presse on line.
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MACEDONIA
Centre for Human Rights “AMOS“
Skoevska 114, 7000 Bitola, Macedonia
On the occasion of the World Day, “AMOS” organized several activities in
cooperation with the Council of Europe Informative Office in Skopje, the Council
of Bitola and the Center of Culture Bitola. The activities included:  Workshops
on exploring children’s rights.  The WWSF Yellow ribbon campaign “YES to
prevention of child abuse!”  Exhibition of children’s works on the theme of child
rights and child abuse.  Promotion of the publication of the Council of Europe
and of Compasito - a Manual of Human Rights Education with children.  Media
presentations and promotion on local TV (TV TERA).  Performances with
children and updates on the Internet.
First Children’s Embassy in the World – Megjashi
Str. Kosta Novakovik 22a, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia
On the occasion of the World Day, the First Children’s Embassy in the World - Megjashi sent out a newsletter that
informed the community about 19 November and talked about the prevention of child abuse. It also reported on the
UN’s current position on eradicating child abuse.
MOLDOVA
Club Soroptimist International Edinet
Str. Soseaua Bucovinei 46, 4600 Edinet, Moldova
On the occasion of the World Day, Club Soroptimist International Edinet organized a research project, which
revealed that out of 8533 children in 43 schools (7-16 years), 1189 live with only one parent, the other parent works
abroad; for 682 children both parents are abroad; 500 children are growing up in socially vulnerable families, and
400 children are raised in families with only one parent due to divorce or death. Club Soroptimist International
Edinet also wrote an article for a local newspaper and held a drawing contest for children on the theme “What do I
need to feel happy” and a contest essay on “What do I do to make my beloved people happy”.
NORWAY
Plan Norway
Postboks 1 St. Olavs Plass, 0130 Oslo, Norway
On the occasion of the World Day, Plan Norway and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized an
international conference in Oslo on the topic “No more Excuses - Strengthen commitment to ending violence
against the girl child“. Practitioner and policymakers from around the world spoke about violence against children in
general, and girls in particular, and the need for a strong commitment from all levels to end such practices.
PORTUGAL
Association of Women Against Violence – AMCV / Associaçao de Mulheres Contra a Violencia
Al. D. Afonso Henriques, n° 78 – 1º Esq., 1000-125, Lisboa, Portugal
On the occasion of the World Day, AMCV developed a TV spot promoting the Rights of the child, which was
presented on TV and Radios and diffused throughout the entire country with a big impact. The spot informed about
the World Day and the responsibilities of adults to create a safe and harmonious environment for children.
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SERBIA
Belgrade Support to Exploited Children and Youth – BEOSUPPORT
Svetozara Cotovica 9/11, Belgrade, Serbia
On the occasion of the World Day, BEOSUPPORT young activists organized several activities:
• In Belgrade, the Fifth Belgrade Gymnasium organized a student action by distributing leaflets, requesting to
raise the age of sexual consent from 14 to 16. Students wore T-shirts with the motto “Let’s stop violence against
children“. During the whole day, brochures were distributed and students talked about the issue of child abuse,
possibilities of protection, and initiatives for raising the age of sexual consent.
• In Krusevac, South of Serbia, young activists set up stands with promotional materials, brochures and leaflets,
talked to passing children and youth about child protection issues and raising the age of sexual consent.
Activities included in particular young people living in the home for children without parental care “Jefimija“.
SWEDEN
Stiftelsen Kvinnoforum
Karlbergsvagen 77, 113 35 Stockholm, Sweden
On the occasion of the World Day, Stiftelsen Kvinnoforum organized a program that included teenage/parents
sessions who use their services. A focus was placed on the attachment theory and the role it plays in preventing
violence. A singing and rhythm-session with parents and children was organized to discuss the importance of
holding and touching your baby and the danger of shaking or hitting a baby. Both babies and parents were happy
with the day, according to their report.
SWITZERLAND
Association Suisse pour la Protection de l’Enfant – ASPE / Kinderschutz Schweiz
Hirschengraben 8, Postfach 6949, 3001 Bern, Suisse
À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, l’ASPE a présenté à Genève, du 12 novembre au 7 décembre, son projet de
prévention des abus sexuels intitulé « Mon corps est à moi! ». Ce projet pilote est destiné à 36 classes de 3P de
Genève. Cette exposition* avait pour objectif de sensibiliser l’opinion publique sur la prévention de la violence
sexuelle et de renforcer la prévention dans les écoles.
*Réalisée en collaboration avec le Service Santé Jeunesse (Département de l’Instruction Publique), l’Association C.T.A.S.
(Centre de Consultation pour les Victimes d’Abus Sexuels), l’ARTANES et un certain nombre de services locaux spécialisés.
European Futurists Conference Lucerne
P.O. Box 7738, 6000 Lucerne 7, Switzerland
On the occasion of the World Day, the European Futurists Conference Lucerne read a WWSF message at the
opening, reminding participants that their conference coincided with the World Day.
Smiling Children Foundation – SCF
51-55 route des Jeunes, 1227 Carouge, Switzerland
On the occasion of the World Day, SCF organized, in partnership with the associations INSAF and SEKSAOUA, a
painting contest under the theme of “Children’s right to education and protection against violence and exploitation“
and in support of pupils of the school unit of Hassaine, Sector of Jdida in the province of Chichaoua, Morocco. The
purpose of this event was to inform the 160 children of their fundamental right to protection against violence and
exploitation, as well as their right to education. Furthermore, the pupils could express their own perception of their
rights through their paintings. The Minister of Social Development, Family and Solidarity, Mrs. Nouzha Skalli, as
well as the delegation of the national education of the Province of Chichaoua attended the event.
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CEVI SCHWEIZ – Unions Chrétiennes Suisses
Petit-Bois 7, 2068 Hauterive, Suisse
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale, CEVI SCHWEIZ a transmis à ses responsables au niveaux local, cantonal et
régional, un communiqué sur le 19 novembre et sur la campagne de rubans jaunes “OUI à la prévention des abus
envers les enfants!”, également en ligne sur leur site.
UNITED KINGDOM
Campaign for Female Education – CAMFED International
22 Millers Yard Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RQ, UK
On the occasion of the World Day, a procession took place in Mount Darwin in which community members united
against child abuse. The World Day provided a chance for 18 rural communities to organize events and express
their commitment to protect children and to raise awareness of child abuse, laws in effect, best practices, etc.
Activities such as poster displays, processions, training sessions in schools, dissemination of information took
place. Over 16’200 students, teachers and community members participated in the events that also received a full
week of coverage by both the national television and the radio.
CHILDREN 1ST
83 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 1 AT Scotland, UK
On the occasion of the World Day, Children 1st called for an end to the trauma and fear that is experienced by
children being questioned in court. Children First is using the World Day to highlight that despite recent changes in
the law on vulnerable witnesses, the questioning that children are required to undergo in court is still causing them
unacceptable stress and trauma. “Justice for Children is calling for the introduction of intermediaries into the
Scottish court system. These intermediaries would act as “interpreters” for children and would act as a go-between
for the child and the court”.
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Falkirk Child Protection Committee – Falkirk CPC
Rooms 16-19 Haypark Business Centre, Marchmont Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0NZ, Scotland, UK
On the occasion of the World Day, Falkirk CPC held a child protection
conference, “In safe hands”, for voluntary organizations and community groups
in the Falkirk Council area. The objectives were to inform people about child
protection, enable the sharing of good practices and provide networking
opportunities. A total of 105 delegates attended.
The tone for the day was set by the dramatic, interactive presentation from
Impact Arts who performed “The Big Bag”. The play focused on problems which
children and young people may experience, but gives the message of “Telling
someone you trust”.
Tow keynote speakers contributed to the event, presenting “Messages from
High Profile cases: How can we do better?” and “The age of innocence? What
children and young people tell Childline Scotland about their lives”.
Eleven workshops were organized with diverse range of topics: Is bullying a
child protection issue? Has protecting children gone too far? Does the ease with
which children and young people can buy alcohol and drugs lead to child abuse?
Are we really listening to children and young people? Are children and young
people at risk or are they risky children? Impact of domestic abuse on children
and young people. Dealing with risky adults in our communities. How do we
create safe places for children? Have children lost the opportunity or choice to be children?
A plenary session took place at the end of the day to provide delegates with an opportunity to raise issues,
concerns and questions with the panel members.
Plan International
Chobham House, Christchurch Way, Woking, Surrey GU21 6JG, UK
On the occasion of the World Day, several Plan offices organized activities.
• Plan Ghana organized activities under the theme “Protect your Child”. The activities included a procession by
children with banners and placards; speeches, poems and dramas on child abuse. More than 600 people
participated and the media covered the event (television and radio).
• Plan Mali organized a conference and debates; advocacy sessions of children towards local and national
authorities against maltreatment and child abuse; information and sensitization of communities by children
through sketches, drama, songs and folk dances.
• Plan Mozambique ran a radio program with Radio Mozambique focusing on prevention of child abuse in Plan’s
operational area. Various activities and what must be done to improve the situation were presented through
multiple methods including drama, poems, speeches, etc. and a radio broadcast.
• Plan Senegal hosted the official launch of the study of the national legal framework of protection of children in
Senegal, financed by Plan
• Plan Sierra Leone conducted a small survey on violence against children in four districts where Plan operates in
schools.
UKRAINE
International School of Equal Opportunities – ISEO
23 Volgogradskaya st., off. 32, 03141 Kiev, Ukraine
On the occasion of the World Day, ISEO held several activities including:
• Conducting a performance by the Gender Interactive Theatre of ISEO in Bonn. This performance on trafficking,
abuse and child rights was played by children for children.
• Conducting a training on prevention of child abuse among teenagers, followed by a poster contest on the same
theme in Kiev.
• Conducting forum theatre on trafficking in children in several cities. Forum theatre is an innovative way of
interactive participation. It provides information and makes people take part in the performance. About 75 actors
made about 1000 people participate and think about how to resolve the problem of child abuse.
• Spreading informational materials entitled “Pornography is a trap for children” and collecting signatures (8000).
• Conducting trainings and making 5000 postcards on “Security of children work in Internet”.
• Gathering the media’s attention on the issue of child abuse and the need of prevention measures. The regional
television, the radio and the press covered the activities.
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