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19 November
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
WWSF Global Impact Report 2008
Activities and events organized by WWSF international coalition members
922 organizations in 135 countries participated in the global campaign.
Celebrating the World Day for Prevention of Abuse and Violence Against Children-19 November 2008 - Dynamique Mondiale des Jeunes
(Cameroon)
WWSF Women’s World Summit Foundation
Fondation Sommet Mondial des Femmes • Fundación Cumbre Mundial de la Mujer
Children’s Section - WWSF Global Campaign for prevention of abuse and violence against children
11 Avenue de la Paix • 1202 Geneva • Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0) 22 738 66 19 • Fax: + 41 (0) 22 738 82 48 • E-mail: [email protected] • Internet: www.woman.ch
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Message from WWSF - Women’s World Summit Foundation
1) 19 November – World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
Message of support and acknowledgements
Why a World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse?
Global poster 2008, with the 922 international coalition member
organizations and the 2008 Call to Action are presented on the poster
2) WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse
Why a Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse?
2008 Prize Laureate organizations
3) WWSF Yellow Ribbon Campaign
4) WWSF Activity Report
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WWSF Geneva conference report – 19 November
WWSF Guide “Prevention is Key” launch
WWSF participation at the Brazil Congress
Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents - Rio de Janeiro
5) Global Activity Report
World Day – 19 November activities and
Prevention Education Week 13-19 November activities
Africa
Asia
Oceania
Europe
The Americas & The Caribbean
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Message from WWSF – Children’s Section
World Campaign and World Day for Prevention of Abuse and Violence against Children -19
November proved to be very successful in terms of activities presented in field reports received.
Around the world, more than 935 NGOs and institutions in 135 countries organized local and
national activities and events. WWSF received 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.
At WWSF headquarters in Geneva, the campaign and World Day 19 November were commemorated
at a conference on the theme “Children and young people, partners in prevention?”
WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse
In 2008, WWSF received many interesting applications for its annual Prize for Prevention of Child
Abuse, which made the selection very difficult. Awarded laureate organizations include:
First Prize (US$ 3000):
The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, Croatia
Second Prize (US$ 1000):
Corporación Gestión Ecuador - GE, Ecuador
Three additional awards (US$ 500 each):
Fairland Foundation – FAFO, Uganda
Stairway Foundation Inc. – SFI, Philippines
Community Human Rights and Advocacy Centre – CHRAC, Cameroon
Acknowledgements
WWSF is grateful for financial support received in 2008 from the OAK Foundation; the Principality
of Liechtenstein Foreign Affairs; the Federal Republic of Germany; Loterie Romande; Vivre
Autrement and the Commune de Plan-les-Ouates (Geneva - Switzerland).
WWSF also thanks its members, friends, board directors, staff and volunteers who make its work
possible.
WE all have a role to play!
Elly Pradervand, WWSF – Executive Director &
Laure Maitrejean, WWSF - Children’s Section Program Coordinator
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1)
19 November
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
 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 abuse and violence against children 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 WWSF 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 media,
inform local authorities of the existence of the World Day and of planned activities; and lobby governments at
the United Nations for official proclamation of 19 November as a UN Resolution Day.
 2008 Message of support
WWSF is also empowered by the moral support received from Prof. Jaap E. Doek, former
Chairperson of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and Special Rapporteur of the
World Congress III against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents “[...] With great
appreciation for all the important work and your worldwide network of organizations is doing for
prevention of violence against children. I wish you very healthy and productive 2009.”
Global Poster 2008
(original copy enclosed with names of the 922
coalition member organizations and the 2008 Call to Action
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2) WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse
 Why a Prize for prevention of child abuse?
Created in 2003 in response to the many requests for financial assistance WWSF receives
from coalition members that commemorate the World Day and participate 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 and other actors 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 monetary 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 an 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
 2008 Laureate organizations
Presented on the following pages
First Prize (US$ 3000):
Society for Empowering Human Resources - SEHER, Pakistan
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.
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
Two additional awards (US$ 500 each)
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
Two additional awards (US$ 500 each):
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
First Prize 2008 (US$ 3000)
The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, Croatia
According to the Law on the Ombudsman for Children (published in Narodne novine 96/2003), the Republic of Croatia
has formed a special supervisory body as an institution sui generis, the Ombudsman for Children, which protects,
monitors and promotes the rights and interests of children on the basis of the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia,
international treaties and laws. The Ombudsman for Children acts independently and autonomously, adhering to the
principles of justice and morality, and no one is allowed to instruct or give orders to the Ombudsman for Children in
his/her work. The Ombudsman for Children and his/her Deputies must not be a member of any political party or take
part in political activities. They are appointed and acquitted of their duty by the Croatian National Parliament upon the
proposal of the Government of the Republic of Croatia. They are high-ranking officials of the Republic of Croatia,
appointed for the period of eight years and they can be reappointed. At the 19th session of the Croatian Parliament held
on March 31, 2006, Mila Jelavić, LL.B. has been appointed Ombudsman for Children.
On the occasion of the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse –
19 November, 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
included information about the Day, a stamp issued for the 18th 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 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 Governement of the Republic of Croatia accepted the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children’s
recommandation 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”.
Second Prize 2008 (US$ 1000)
Corporación Gestión Ecuador - GE, Ecuador
Corporación Gestión Ecuador, a non-profit, private organization made up of young and adult professionals in the field
of social management, administration, family therapy, economy and local development, was created five years ago. Its
main mission is to facilitate social development for disadvantaged people through promoting and implementing
children’s, adolescents’ and disabled people’s rights; training facilitators in prevention of child sexual abuse and
generating solidarity campaigns for the handicapped.
To mark the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse – 19 November,
Corporación Gestión Ecuador organized the “Mi cuerpo es lindo, es mío y
de nadie más” campaign (My body is beautiful, it’s mine and nobody else’s)
to help promote a culture of protection and prevention through awareness
raising of child sexual abuse issues amongst school communities of the
Metropolitan District of Quito. Corporación Gestión Ecuador used the
WWSF yellow ribbon as a symbol of the campaign and organized the
following activities:
• Created a collaborative group among actors who work on child and
adolescent rights to increase the field of action of the Metropolitan
Council of Childhood and Adolescence Comprehensive Protection
COMPINA, Municipal schools of Quito, the Faculty of social
management of PUCE, the Federation of Students of the Catholic
University of Ecuador FEUCE, and the Corporation of Latin Kings and
Queens of Ecuador ALKQN.
• Trained 60 volunteers from ALKQN and PUCE on:  The rights of the
child and adolescents and protection organizations  Awareness raising of child sexual abuse, consequences,
myths and reality in Ecuador  Basic theatre techniques.
• Mobilized volunteers in 6 schools of Quito.
• Presented in each community school a play by volunteers and distributed posters on how children and
adolescents can protect themselves.
• Disseminated information among school communities through posters and leaflets.
• Organized a massive cultural event in the Pontifical Catholic University with dissemination of information
and placed the WWSF yellow ribbons “Yes to prevention of child abuse!” on every person who attended.
Presented songs by children, plays on child sexual abuse in the family and shared information on how to
protect oneself.
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Three additional awards 2008 (US$ 500 each)
Fairland Foundation – FAFO, Uganda
Fairland Foundation, a local NGO, has as its mission to improve the well-being of vulnerable people, especially,
orphans, street children, women, the elderly and the disabled through basic health, education, economic empowerment,
human rights, water and sanitation, as well as relief.
To mark the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse – 19 November, 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.
Stairway Foundation Inc. – SFI, Philippines
The Stairway Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental care organization, established in 1990, as an alternative
program for the most marginalized and endangered street children in the Philippines, has as its mission to gain
inspiration, knowledge, conviction and humility from working with the most outcast and endangered children in society,
and to manifest these gains in creative expression, which will alter general perceptions of the most marginalized groups
of children around the world and trigger mobilization of resources for change.
To mark the World Day
for Prevention of Child
Abuse – 19 November,
the Stairway Foundation
Inc. 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. Near the end of the training, a mother of an abused child shared the negative effects of
sexual abuse and how she supported her victim child. The words of this mother gave a strong message on the
seriousness of the issue of sexual abuse. 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 in the discussion.
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 the Stairway
Foundation homegrown theatre group TASK (Talented Ambitious Street Kids) who themselves lived and
worked on the streets. The authenticity they managed to emote throughout their monologues stems from their
personal relation to the issue of abuse that they confront. 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!¨
Community Human Rights and Advocacy Centre – CHRAC, Cameroon
The Community Human Rights and Advocacy Centre, a non-governmental, non-partisan and philanthropic
organization, created in 2002, has as its mission to build a society where human rights, a democratic culture and good
governance are respected via promoting, protecting and building a human rights culture in Cameroon; educating the
community on child abuse, trafficking and exploitation; contributing in the democratic evolution and good governance
through mediation in conflict resolution; and empowering rural women, the girl child, the handicapped and the
underprivileged through education programs.
To mark the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse – 19 November, 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.
3)
WWSF Yellow Ribbon Campaign
“YES! to prevention of child abuse”

WWSF Yellow Ribbon Campaign
YES to prevention
of child abuse!
OUI à la prévention des
Abus envers les enfants!
Une campagne de la WWSF
¡Sí a la prevención del
abuso contra los niños!
Una campaña 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.
A WWSF campaign
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.
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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Signature / Firma : …………………………………………………….
4) Geneva Activity Report – 19 November 2008
Wor ld Day for Prevention of Child A buse
19 N ovember 2008
Annual Geneva Conference Report
(Translated from presentations made in French)
“Children and young people, partners in
prevention?”
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Progr am
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Centre International de Conférences Genève CICG, Rue de Varembé 17, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Conference
“Childre n and young people , par tners in preve ntion?”
Progress in preventing child abuse - Annual review VIII
17h00 Opening
• Prof . Hatem Kotr ane , Member of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
• Ms . Elly Pr ader vand , WWSF Executive Director
Launch in Geneva of the WWSF Guide “Prevention is Key!”
Presentati on of the WWSF Prize for pre vention of Chil d A buse
laureate organizations - Repor t of the international coalition 2008
•
Ms . Laure Maitrejean , WWSF Children’s Section Coordinator
17h40 Confere nce
• Ms . Chr istine Panchaud , Association romande CIAO
• D r. Jean-Dominique Lor mand , Service Santé Jeunesse
• Ms . R osemonde Rossel , DIS NO - Association pour la prévention de la maltraitance
et des abus sexuels envers les enfants
• Ms . Eva Saro-Nydegger , Fondation images et société
19h30 Refreshments & I nter views
Tw o concer ts in Geneva
20h30
Le Quatuor Ter psyco rdes, Temple de la Madeleine
• Organized by CTAS Association, Centre de consultation pour les victimes d’abus sexuels
20h00
Pascal Rogé, Conservatoire de musique de Genève
• Organized by Krousar Thmey, Fondation d’aide à l’enfance cambodgienne défavorisée Thur sday 20 November 2008
Anniver sar y of the Co nvention o n the Rights of the C hild
WWSF, 11 Avenue de la Paix, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland (1st floor) - 17h00-19h00
Wor kshop
Presentati on of the W W SF Gui de “Prevention is Key!”
Conference - 19 November
“Childre n and young people , par tners in preve ntion?”
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 2008, WWSF chose to focus on child
participation and entitled the conference “Children and young people, partners in prevention?”
 Wel come remar ks
Ms . El ly Prader vand , WWSF E xec utive Directo r
After the showing of the WWSF TV Spot, aimed at promoting the
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse, Ms. Pradervand welcomed
the audience and thanked the panelists for their kind participation as
well as the sponsors for their support.
Ms. Pradervand reminded the audience that the World Day was
created in r esp ons e to an ar ticle pu blish ed in a Sw iss
Newsp ap er “Le Te mps”, which mentioned that every year, on the
Internet, 25 April was commemorated as the day of paedophilia. The
article also explained that 340 paedophile organizations asked for sex
with children under 12. “This unacceptable piece of news so shattered us
that we decided to create a World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse.
We chose 19 November to be in synergy with the 20 November, anniversary of the Convention on the
Rights of the Child,” she underlined. Ms. Pradervand then shared the n ew W W S F pu blic atio n , “ a
Guide fo r N GO and ci tiz en ac tio n , be c aus e pr eve ntio n of ab us e and viole nce agai ns t
child re n is the res po nsibili ty of all !”
The Guide, entitled “P reventi on is K ey!” , is aimed at all citizens - men, women and children –
worldwide. This Guide embraces all civil society organizations, in particular non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), educational settings, grassroots groups, faith-based organizations, the media and
various networks dealing with child abuse, child rights and development issues. It presents 25 typ es
of abus e and includes d efi ni ti ons , s o me s ta tis tic s and exa mp l es for actio n for NG Os ,
citi zens , ch ildr en , yo ung p eopl e and g over n m en ts . Ms. Pradervand concluded by reminding
the audience that WWSF particularly encourages ch ild and you th p ar ticipatio n . “It is essential that
their point of view and opinion be taken into account in creating policies for the elimination and prevention
of child abuse,” she said.
Ms . Laure Maitrejean , WWSF Children’s Section Coordinator
Report on the WWSF international coalition and laureate
organizations awarded with the WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child
Abuse
“Today, in Switzerland, as well as in 134 other countries, 933
organizations mark the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse,”
stressed Laure Maitrejean, before she added that th e nu mb er of
th e W WS F C hi ldr en’s S ec ti on par tner s conti nu es to
incr eas e sinc e th e begi nni ng of th e ca mp ai g n , fro m 50
memb er s in 2 00 0 to 9 3 3 in 20 08.
Laure Maitrejean then reminded the audience that 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 many activities such as ours and the ones of tonight’s panelists,
pr eve ntio n of c hild ab use as a pr ior ity has fi nall y been r ec og nize d , notably at an international
level. For example, one of the recommendations of the UN Study on Violence against Children invites States
to prioritize prevention.”
To reinforce the idea of making prevention a priority, WWSF created in 2003 a Pr i ze f or
Preventio n of Chi ld Abuse , awarding organizations for their innovative activities in the field of
prevention and for encouraging ongoing efforts to develop and increase new approaches. Laure
Maitrejean presented the activities organized by the fi ve laur ea te or ganiza tion s th at r ec ei ved
th e Pr i ze in 2 008 , bringing the number of prizewinners to 21.
Laure Maitrejean then mentioned some examples of activities organized worldwide and shared a
collection of pictures giving an idea of the global mobilization catalyzed by the World Day campaign.
Ms. Maitrejean concluded by thanking all coalition member organizations for their support, commitment
and awareness raising work, which gives the initiative such a global impact. “I take this opportunity to also
thank the media who are more and more aware of this campaign (WWSF was interviewed by several
radios). I invite them to become and remain special partners to make prevention a priority.”
Progress chart of WWSF coalition members
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 Keynote speech
Prof . Hat em Kotrane , Memb er o f the UN Committee on the Rights of
the Child
Prevention of violence against children, an essential tool of the
protection of the child rights system (Situation analysis and
perspectives)
After thanking WWSF for giving him the opportunity to speak “o n this
p ar tic ular day , 19 No ve mbe r , the eve o f the c eleb ratio n by
the i nter nati onal co m muni ty o f the ado ptio n o f the C o nv entio n
on the Ri g hts of the C hild” , Professor Kotrane introduced the aim
of his presentation, i.e. explaining the main results of the UN Study on
Violence against Children; understanding the impact of abuse and
violence on children’s lives, survival and development; and referring to
intl Human Rights standards, including the Convention on the Rights of
the Child. Professor Kotrane then underlined the importance of “not
only focusing on a holistic approach that gives rise to the interdependence
of all the rights of the child in analyzing and dealing with prevention and protection issues, but also raising
awareness of the importance of prevention as an indispensable and indivisible tool for the protection of
children against all forms of abuse and violence.”
The U N Study on Vi o l enc e ag ai nst Chi ldr en
Professor Kotrane shared with the audience important information about the Study, including the
adoption of a resolution calling for the appointment of a Speci al R epr es en ta ti ve , responsible for its
follow-up. “The Special Representative will be a kind of world lawyer for children to be protected from all
forms of violence. He will work with international bodies and NGOs to make sure that prevention of child
abuse and protection of children against all forms of violence will be an issue that permanently mobilizes
private and public partners,” he specified.
He then reiterated that abus e a nd v io lence ar e a u ni ver sal pro bl em and mentioned some facts
and figures: “We estimate that 300 million children are victims of abuse in the world and millions of others
are exposed to all forms of violence as they do not receive any appropriate protection, nor is there an
effective prevention system.”
Professor Kotrane continued, quoting the fi ve s etti ng s in wh ich v io l enc e occur s (in the home
and family; in schools and educational settings; in care and justice institutions; in the community; and in
places of work), as well as several inter sector ia l p ro bl ems that increase children’s vulnerability
(violence in the media and other virtual places; harmful traditional practices; violence against children
from ethnic minorities, migrant or immigrant communities; children infected with HIV/AIDS and
children who commit acts of violence against other children).
The Co mmi ttee on th e R igh ts of the Ch ild
Professor Kotrane presented the Committee’s role and work, including the days of general discussions
it organizes (notably on violence) and the two general comments it issued: N°8, on the rights of the
child to protection from corporal punishment and other cruel or degrading forms of punishment and
N°10, on children’s rights in juvenile justice.
Dif fic ul ti es met
Professor Kotrane then presented the difficulties in terms of abuse and violence:
• Lack of databases and disaggregated statistics. The main reason is the silence around the issue in most
of the countries. Abuse and violence are seen as a fate linked to the social or cultural context,
implicitly agreed upon and denied by the collective consciousness. Children do not talk because they
are ashamed, they feel guilty and sometimes they believe that they deserve what they endure. They
are unaware of their rights.
• Lack of specialized centers for children to be informed and heard, as well as a lack of experts able to
talk to the child, to take note of his/her testimony and to report. Adults do not report abuse and
violence they know about because of their inability to assess the abuse and/or because of the culture
of tolerance in their social environment.
• Lack of information campaigns in the media and of awareness raising programs for parents, decisionmakers, women, children and society as a whole.
• Lack of effective prevention mechanisms. According to Professor Kotrane, the penal response is
insufficient. Most experts acknowledge the fact that penal law does not suffice and that a prevention
system is needed. Laws must not come too late when a child is already a victim. Laws must come
sooner so that effective reporting and intervention mechanisms can be put in place to stop abuse in
time and find a solution that is not necessarily putting a father in jail. Professor Kotrane reminded the
audience that States, associations, and the social system are not there to replace the parents but to
raise awareness of their responsibilities towards children.
S o , h ow to pr event a nd p ro tect chi ldr en fro m abus e and vi o lence?
Professor Kotrane mentioned that children who are victims of abuse and violence have rights and that
the Committee called upon the State parties to take the necessary legislative measures to eliminate all
forms of violence against children, including physical and mental violence and corporal punishment. He
then shared several examples including the necessity for effective procedures: 1 ) Investigate
maltreatment cases. 2) Prosecute their authors and make sure that the child is not treated in an
offending manner and that his/her private life is protected. 3) Provide care to victims for their
rehabilitation. 4) Give training to teachers, social workers, judges, law specialists and health
professionals to help them identify, report and deal with maltreatment. 5) Take into account the
recommendations the Committee adopts on the General Day Discussions.
The Tu n i si a exa mpl e
Professor Kotrane mentioned his country as an example. “In 1995, a Code for the protection of the child
was adopted (before, the only reaction was of penal nature). It is based on principles such as the best
interest of the child, the parents’ responsibility and active involvement, the respect of children’s opinion and
their participation in all social and judicial measures in their favor. The Code is also turned towards prevention
since it created “delegates responsible for childhood protection” as well as a duty to report, involving
everybody (lawyers, judges, social workers, etc.). There is no professional confidentiality anymore”. He
continued ”Today, the Committee calls to remove the physicians’ professional confidentiality and tries to find
solutions in the families and to have the child participated.”
Professor Kotrane concluded with the following statement: “W hen th ey were s mall , o ur
childr en l o ok ed a t us . O nc e an adu lt , th ey judg e us , a nd so meti mes th ey f or gi ve us.”
 Panelists presentations
Ms . Christine Panchaud , Directo r, Asso ciation romande CI AO
Involving children in prevention on the Internet: how and what are the
implications for adults?
Ms. Panchaud first presented CIAO, an association that manages a
website ww w.ci a o.ch for children (age 13 to 20) and for adults who
take care of children. “Since 1997, the Internet has become so popular in
homes that all young people can visit our website. But professionals, adults
and parents are also concerned. Teachers can use the website as an
educational resource and adults can invite young people to visit this safe
and trustworthy website when they don’t know how to answer their
questions. It is a c om ple me ntar y tool to other existing structures,” she
underlined.
Young people find on ciao.ch more than 2000 pages with information
from experts and can ask in an anonymous and free way questions on 14 d iffer en t th emes:
sexuality, health, relations, violence, racism and generally accepted ideas, work and training, money,
Internet, etc. All (or almost all) the questions are published on the website.
CI AO wor ks in p ar tner ship with s ever al in sti tu ti ons to help young people find the
information they need on a single website. Partners include Profa (Lausanne), that works on sex
education in the Canton de Vaud; the Service Santé Jeunesse, that gives young people answers on
sexuality, relations and violence; the Centre d’Etudes et de Prévention du Suicide; and the Institut suisse
de prévention de l’alcoolisme et autres toxicomanies.
CI AO a ll ows you ng p eopl e to expr ess th ems el ves in th eir own wor ds and as freely as
possi ble . The children register with a pseudonym. CIAO only asks for their age, gender and canton.
The questions come directly to an extranet site where the CIAO experts publish replies within three
days. The CIAO team then reads the answers to make sure that the ethics charter is respected,
discusses the ones that do not comply with the charter and plans a rewording.
Yo u n g p eopl e are lo ok in g for p er sonal a ns wer s or for adv ice from experts. They can also
read the questions other young people ask and the answers those young people receive. This CIAO
service allows young people to learn from others’ experiences and to understand that they are not
alone with their problems. “CIAO takes all the questions”, underlined Ms. Panchaud. “None is considered
banal nor of minor importance because if they come and ask, it’s because it is important to them.” Answers
are given with respect and without any taboo.
CI AO als o pu blish es tes ti mon i es where young people thank CIAO and explain a difficult or
desperate situation they overcame thanks to this service. In this question and answer model, there is no
direct contact between young people. Nevertheless, CIAO also provides thematic forums where
young people can write to each other in an anonymous way. CIAO oversees the publication of these
messages.
Ms. Panchaud then touched on th e issu es of abus e and vi ol enc e including 1) abuse and violence
in the couple, family, school, street, district, leisure activity, etc. 2) abuse and violence against oneself
with auto destructive or high risk behaviors (eating disorders, alcohol and other substance abuse, auto
mutilation, suicide attempts, etc.). 3) racism. 4) discrimination. 5) and violence on the Internet (virtual
dates that ended badly, abusive dissemination of private pictures or information, threats). The youths
who write are victims, witnesses or authors of abuse and violence. In 2007, questions about abuse and
violence represented 3 % out of 6500 questions asked. “Only 3 %. Fortunately, it’s not more. Because
what is important is not the number of questions but the kind of questions.”
CI AO’s ph il oso p hy is to help youn g peop le to thin k and us e th eir own res ourc es so
that they can adopt responsible, independent and respectful behaviors. Oftentimes, users return to the
website, and CIAO can follow their inquiries. Some developments are very positive, and some
situations really improve.
S o , wh at ab ou t o ur r espo nsib il iti es as a dul ts ? “It is fundamental to be where young people are,
and today, they are on the Internet. Our responsibility is to provide them with websites of quality, where they
can express themselves in safety,” she said. She then added humorously: “What to answer to a young boy
about pornography? We explain that it is not real life. We tell him: If you go and see a circus show, you will
not tighten 2 ropes between buildings and walk on a tight rope. Porno movies look like circus. There are
acrobatics, but the difference is that circus is not rigged, while porn often is.
In conclusion, she highlighted that “Today, children have more freedom and rights, but they are also more
alone, in a society where it is much more difficult to know what is right, good and what limits they must
respect.”
D r. Jean-Dominique Lormand , Docto r and Directo r, Ser vice Santé
Jeunesse SSJ
Prevention of abuse against minors, the SSJ’s role
Dr Lormand first presented the S SJ’s co mp etenc e i n deal ing
with al l issu es r el ated to minor s’ hygi en e a n d hea lth (in
particular those from public and private schools). He then mentioned
that in 1995, Dr Paul Bouvier, his predecessor, together with people
from the hospital and the judicial power (penal), created a Geneva
survey to measure the importance of abuse and sexual abuse. They
chose a secondary school classroom (cycle d’orientation - 9th grade children aged 13 to 17) with a cross-section of 1200 students and
distributed a questionnaire. 34 % of girls said that they already suffered
sexual abuse. 6 % out of the 34 % were victims of violence with
penetration. Boys were less touched; 11 % revealed abuse cases.
Afterwards, Dr. Bouvier worked on p ro gr ams i nvo lvi ng young
peopl e by g iv ing th em to ols to res is t abus e and to b eco me r es ili ent. 1) Systematic
classroom programs were created (as of the age of 7). 2) For 9-year-olds: training on life history
focusing on the child’s intimacy and development. 3 ) For 11-year-olds: promotion of the notion of
sexual health. 4 ) For 13-year-old: programs on sexual violence, entitled “Et toi et moi” (You and me)
and “Parlez-moi d’amour” (Talk to me about love). 5 ) Additional programs were also created for the
7th , 9th and upper grades. “When we speak about prevention and to have an impact, we imperatively need
to run intense and sustained activities. Fortunately, here in Geneva, we can influence young people’s lives
from kindergarten to the end of their schooling. We accompany them in their development [...] with
documents of quality. We also go further by reinforcing the messages each year,” he highlighted.
SSJ wor ks in p ar tner ship with oth er ass oci ati ons : Action Innocence, on prevention of
paedofilia on the Internet; CTAS Centre de consultation pour les victimes d’abus sexuels and the
Association Suisse pour la Protection de l’Enfance on a project entitled “Mon corps est à moi” (My
body belongs to me), which is an interactive exposition to spark off questions coming from pupils
(about a hundred classrooms have visited the expo so far). A few days ago, 6 children from a class of
15 revealed having been victims of violence. The expo coordinators deal with these revelations in a
serious manner. They talk to the child and inform the SSJ nurse who will then contact the school nurse,
the teacher and the SSJ doctor if necessary. The case will then possibly be transmitted to the Minors’
protection service and to the legal system. “We are lucky to have all these possibilities but it’s not enough.
The seriousness of the issue is continuous,” he underlined.
Dr. Lormand then shared one of the to o ls SSJ uses for the 7 year olds, in the form of p etals of a
fl ower where some fu nda men ta l n oti ons ar e d epic ted, including: I am important; My body
belongs to me; I live together with others; I respect them and they must respect me; I am allowed to
say what I feel, etc. The flower image is completed every year, according to the grade. The following
year, SSJ reinforces its messages with the “Mon corps est à moi” program: I trust my feelings; I know
the difference between pleasant and unpleasant touch; I can find some help, etc. The year after, SSJ
again evolves with “L’histoire de la vie” (The story of life), and so on such as in the 6th grade where the
messages are linked to self-esteem; self-confidence; the right to say no; how to ask for help; rights and
duties, etc. “It is about a fundamental basic and prevention work by SSJ during the children’s schooling.
During all these years, we amplify, make more complex and try to make sure that the young people got the
tools to face the reality of life,” highlighted Dr. Lormand.
He concluded by mentioning the SSJ latest publication, a document on prevention of gender violence,
on violence in covered playgrounds, entitled “Parlez-moi d’amour” (Talk to me about love).
Ms . Rosemond e Rossel , General Secret ariat , DIS NO - Association pour la
prévention de la maltraitance et des abus sexuels enver s les enfants
New measures for prevention
Ms. Rossel first presented DIS NO, an association that has worked for
prevention of child mistreatment and sexual abuse since 1995. Its mission
is to pr event , i nf or m and s upp or t with the following motto: For
“go od tr ea tmen t” of chi ldr en , we i nfor m ad ults . Its activities
cover all French-speaking parts of Switzerland and consist of helping
people to publish their experiences, creating and making available material
and resources, organizing conferences, answering, supporting and
accompanying them. DIS NO guides those who ask for help towards
official organizations or competent associations. It only intervenes when all
available sources have been exhausted. “Prevention is a priority for DIS NO.
Initially, its objective was to teach the children to say NO. Today, DIS NO turns
towards adults, convinced that they are the ones who can act for children’s
well-being,” stressed Ms. Rossel.
Ms. Rossel then presented two events D IS NO or g ani zed in Oc tob er 2008 i n L ausa nn e : a
con ference f or the g ener al p u bl ic on the theme “Sexual abuse by minors: What did we make of
our children? Understand to prevent!” and a sy mposi u m f or pr o fessi on als on the theme
“Prevention of sexual abuse: let’s get out of the way of children! Yes but... How to do so?” Two
experts participated: Professor Hubert Van Gijseghem, a psychologist and psycho-legal expert, and Dr
Christopher Mikton, World Health Organization representative.
• Preventio n pr ogr a ms f or ch il dren. They started in Switzerland in the 1990s. Their objective
was to prevent, detect and reinforce the ability to find help. “10 years later, there are more prevention
programs, more tools, more financial means, more experts and more children who benefit from the
campaigns. The way to speak has also changed,” stated Ms. Rossel. As an example, she mentioned a
press release on the “Mon corps est à moi” prevention campaign (My body belongs to me):
“Prevention measures in the information and education field have been limited to warning children
against potential attackers or unknown people. This kind of advice gives a deceptive security feeling.
It creates vague fears in children and limits their freedom of movement. To be efficient, prevention
must take into account that most of the sexual assaults happen in the family or in close social
environments. So, whom can children trust?
To the question: “ Do pr even ti on pr ogr a ms c hang e chi ldr en’s b eh avi or tow ards
adul ts ?” , Professor Van Gijseghem answered YES. According to him, the programs give knowledge
on sexuality (a traditionally adult prerogative) and can develop anxiety in children. Th en , sh ou ld
th e pr even tio n pr ogr a ms c ontin ue? He thinks that we must consider the inability of young
children to understand complex messages and to say NO. We also have to acknowledge that some
studies prove that prevention has no real effect.
• Preventio n pr ogr a ms for ad ol esc en ts . They are a population at risk because of hormonal
developments causing physical and emotional changes. To the question: “Ar e th ere mor e ab use
per petr ator s amon g ad ol esc en ts tod ay?” , Professor Van Gijseghem answered YES without
hesitation. The proportion of abuse committed by minors exceeds 40 % in Switzerland. Adolescents
are the only category of perpetrators on the increase while the number of abuse cases tends to
decrease. This rise seems to be linked to the fact that our society is more and more sexualized.
According to Professor Van Gijseghem, adolescents at risk are those who have few friends of their
age group, who spend more time with younger children, who have physical contact with children
(fights, tickles), who babysit, who give presents and who make children their special friends. To the
question: “ D o p reventi on p ro gr ams tar get a do l escen ts?” he answered that he did not find
any research study in Canada.
• Preventio n pr ogr a ms f or abus e p er petr ator s . It is important to classify abuse perpetrators
(often wrongly considered as paedophiles - only a few of them are), to develop different treatments
depending on the perpetrator typologies and to agree that some cannot be cured.
Ms. Rossel concluded by giving n ew pr even ti on aven u es such as encouraging self-protection
programs and using existing school lessons to develop critical thinking. She then shared that DIS NO
will create prevention programs for adolescents and will take an interest in potential abuse
perpetrators, persuading them to ask for help before committing an act.
“Pro tec ti ng c hildre n , is i t no t the rol e of ad ul ts ?” she asked before mentioning that DIS NO is
creating a thin k tan k on n ew pr even ti on meas ures involving several professionals from the
Lausanne region.
Ms . Eva Saro-Nyd egge r, P roject Di recto r, Fon dation images et société
Abuse and violence here and elsewhere: What do students say?
After a brief presentation of her Foundation, aimed at providing
practical tools for decoding visual messages and encouraging a critical
eye, Ms. Saro shared the results of a workshop she conducted in several
Geneva schools on the theme: Th e inf lu enc e of the medi a and
visu als o n youn g p eople.
110 students aged 13 to 15 and 50 students aged 16 to18, participated
in the cr ea ti on of h ead lin es to b e pr inted on bla nk
news pap er fr on t p ag es (kindly provided by “20 Minutes”). The
messages she retained included: Child abuse / Laws to be implemented
• Exploited children / Help them, support them • Verbal and physical
violence / Let’s talk about it • Violence between classmates / Stop
belittling • Exploiting children / Governments! Help the poorest instead of making war! • Reducing
violence in schools means respecting each other’s speaking time • Students note: “Respect means
being able to speak and to listen” • Prevention of violence / More information, less advertising • Porn
and us / A false idea of the real world • Porn on Internet and mobile phones / The abnormal becomes
normal • Porn and children / More cyberpolice for better protection.
A few wor ds on the wor kshops in scho o ls
A questionnaire helped to highlight that young people were particularly aware of child abuse but
thought that the issue was too big for them and that they felt helpless. The debate continued on topics
they were most interested in, such as verbal and physical violence between young people and
pornography, which has become very accessible and more and more acceptable.
As a basis for thinking and to explain how headlines are put into words to attract the public, Ms. Saro
showed the students several n ewspa per fr on t p ag es . Some topics on violence showed the
different ways of formulating ideas. She noted that youn g peop le d id n ot r ead th e da ily
news pap er s such as “Le Te mps” or “ la Tr ibun e d e Genève” , and th at th ey r egu lar ly
read fr ee n ewsp ap er s and espec ia lly “p eopl es’ pag es” . “It is incredible to learn that their main
information comes from the internet and that the time they spend on Internet is up to 6 hours per day. The
average time is 1 to 3 hours a day,” she underlined. “Even if older students are more interested in news,
they also read a lot of “peoples’ pages”. There is a confusion about behavior, relationships, sexuality and
body language they are regularly exposed to”, she added.
Ms. Saro also asked them whether they noted the visual contrasts in pages. It appeared that they did
not much pay attention and that they were used to s witc hin g fro m dr a ma tic inf or ma ti on to
softer c on ten t . “Young people’s thoughts often start with: “My God! How horrible! We can’t do
anything.” They are fatalistic. Adults have to support them and give them suggestions,” Ms. Saro noted.
The p or nogr ap hy issu e was of ten menti on ed . It appeared that young people did not feel
concerned at all by porn models. They do not know how a porn film is made, with, for example, image
accelerations and they believe that “It is a film like any other.” “It is very difficult to encourage them to
stand back, but they agree to think about how to speak of that issue to their younger brothers or sisters,” she
underlined.
The workshops lasted 9 0 mi nu tes. “45 minutes for discussing these issues is not much. I invited them to
work as advertising teams: put all the ideas together and get to the heart of the matter,” she stated. She
gave young people selected pieces of information such as a page featuring Salma Hayek, who
everybody remembers because of her low-neck dress but not because of her commitment to end
tetanus .
The discu ssi ons g en er ated by the wor kshops ar e ver y imp or tant . Th ey pr ov id e a n
excell en t w ay to r efl ec t . Although more time would have been needed to go deeper, she feels
encouraged by some teachers’ commitment to continue with such workshops during their “Media
Education” classes.
In conclusion, Ms. Saro specified that the n ewspa per hea dl in es wi ll b e dis pl ayed in l ibr ar ies
and by teach er s . “I hope we will have more support information for young people who think we can’t do
anything. If they would have participated in this conference, they would have seen that many efforts are put
in place in terms of prevention,” she closed. The newspaper front pages are also displayed at the WWSF
office (11 Avenue de la Paix, 1202 Geneva).
1s t li n e : Headlines created by students
2 nd li ne : Official headlines discussed by students
Conference - 19 November
Wor kshop - 20 November
Presenta ti on of th e W W SF Gui de “ Preventi on is Key!”
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, WWSF
organized a workshop at 11 avenue de la Paix to present its newly published Guide “Prevention is
Key!”
Why this g uid e? Preventi on of abus e an d vi ol ence ag ain st
childr en is the responsibility of all.
Obj ec tiv e of th e g uid e: to ins pir e a nd mob il ize NG O a nd
citiz en ac ti on to:
• Cr ea te a global culture of prevention
• Increas e prevention measures
• H elp i mpl emen t the framework provided by the Convention
on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
• Foll ow -up on the recommendations of the UN SG Study on
Violence against Children
• Empo wer, i nfor m and facil itate the participation of young
people in preventing abuse and violence against them
• Lobby governments.
The guide is aimed at all citizens - men, women and children – worldwide. This embraces all civil
society organizations, in particular non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educational settings,
grassroots groups, faith-based organizations, the media and various networks dealing with child abuse,
child rights and development issues.
WWSF especially encourages the participation of children and young people. "It is essential that their
views are taken into account when formulating abuse and violence prevention and elimination policies.
Research shows that most children suffering abuse and violence do so silently, and therefore special
efforts are required to make it possible for them to feel safe enough to discuss violent incidents…".
www.violencestudy.org
The Guide was launched at the DPI/NGO Conference (Paris, 3-5 September 2008) and at the III
World Congress against sexual exploitation of Children and Adolescents (Rio de Janeiro, 25-28
November 2008). It is one of the WWSF empowerment programs for its international coalition
member organizations and partners that mark the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse - 19
November, and the Prevention Education Week 13-19 November with activities and events, as well as
for organizations that work for the promotion and protection of the rights of the child.
The Guide is available on Internet in English, French, German and Spanish. www.woman.ch.
Brazil conference Re por t
WWSF Director, Elly Pradervand and WWSF Children’s Section coordinator, Laure Maitrejean,
attended the III World Congress in Rio de Janeiro (25-28 November 2008) and presented a
workshop, entitled “Social mobilization and awareness-raising campaigns”.
WWSF presented its world campaign for prevention of abuse and violence against children and its
newly published GUIDE for NGO and citizen action to help make prevention a global priority
“Preven tio n is K ey”.
Elly Pradervand shared the 25 abuse situations described in the guide,
including suggestions for NGO and citizen action, what young people
can do and lobby points for governments. Laure Maitrejean
presented a PowerPoint, illustrating examples of social mobilization
and awareness-raising campaign activities carried out by international
WWSF coalition member organizations that annually mark the
World Day for prevention of child abuse - 19 November.
The workshop was moderated by Dr. Najat M’jid Maala, UN Special Rapporteur on the sale of
children, child prostitution and child pornography. The WWSF participation at the congress was
sponsored by the Federal Republic of Germany Foreign Office for which we express our gratitude.
Rio d e Jan eiro Dec lar atio n and C al l f or A cti on
to Pr even t and S top S exual E xp lo itati on of C hi ldren and A d ol esc en ts
Following the first World Congress held in Stockholm (1996) and the second one held in Yokohama
(2001), Brazil hosted the third World Congress against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and
Adolescents in Rio de Janeiro (25-28 November 2008). Organized by the government of Brazil,
ECPAT, UNICEF and the NGO Group for the Convention on the Rights of the Child (of which
WWSF is a member), the objective of the World Congress III was to mobilize all countries to
guarantee the rights of children and adolescents to be protected from sexual exploitation and abuse.
More than 3’000 participants, including representatives from 137 governments, children, international
organizations, NGOs and private sector companies attended the three-day Congress.
The outcome document, the “Rio de Janeiro Declaration and Call for Action to Prevent and Stop
Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents” provides a comprehensive framework for the
protection of children and adolescents from all forms of sexual exploitation. It covers outstanding
challenges, international and regional instruments, forms of sexual exploitation and its new scenarios,
legal frameworks, cross-sector policies and national plans of actions, international cooperation, social
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responsibility initiatives, monitoring, and follow-up. It also includes an “Adolescent Declaration to End
Sexual Exploitation”. www.crin.org/docs/Rio_Declaration_and_Call_for_Action.pdf
Re preven ti on ,
the Rio Action Plan stresses that a comprehensive strategy is required, which comprises a set of laws,
policies, regulations and services needed from across all social sectors - especially social welfare,
education, health, security and justice - to support prevention and respond to risks. But effective
prevention will also require a shift in social attitudes and practices that condone sexual exploitation of
children. www.unicef.org/media/media_46636.html
The Ri o D ecl ar ati on a nd Ca ll fo r Ac ti on g i ves ‘ Preventio n’ a n i mp or tant place .
Selec ted exa mpl es:
Congress participants:
• Welcomed the establishment of multi-sectoral initiatives to prevent and combat trafficking of
children; the increase (in some countries) in training for professionals involved in prevention of
sexual exploitation of children; the increased engagement of UN and UN-related organizations,
national and international NGOs, other civil society organizations, human rights institutions and
inter-governmental organizations in preventing and stopping the sexual exploitation of children and
adolescents (SECA).
• Pledged themselves to undertake as a matter of priority the necessary measures to prevent and
stop the SECA; recognized that efforts to prevent and end the SECA must address the root causes
of these serious violations of the rights of the child by mainstreaming strategies within broader
policy frameworks; will initiate, fund and share the outcomes of research on the nature and impact
of virtual social interaction among children and its potential in preventing and protecting the SECA
in different social and cultural contexts.
• Called on all States to undertake specific and targeted actions to prevent and stop child
pornography and the use of the internet and new technologies for the grooming of children into
online and off-line abuse and for the production and dissemination of child pornography and other
materials; to pilot and adapt or replicate successful models of community-based prevention, and
rehabilitation and reintegration programs for child victims of trafficking; emphasize prevention of
SECA, through e.g. awareness raising and educational campaigns, support for parents and the
eradication of poverty while reinforcing or establishing multi-sectoral referral mechanisms to provide
comprehensive support and services to children who have been victimized in sexual exploitation.
• Encouraged the private sector, employers’ and workers’ organizations, to proactively engage in all
efforts to prevent and stop the SECA.
• Stressed that independent children’s rights institutions such as children’s ombudspersons or focal
points on children’s rights should be established and play a key role in the independent monitoring
of actions taken for the
prevention of SECA.
The Ri o de J an eir o A d ol esc en t D ecl ar ati on to End Sexual E xp lo itatio n
282 adolescents from 96 countries actively and meaningfully participated in the World Congress III. They were in
Rio de Janeiro to contribute to the process of fighting the issue of adult exploitation and raising awareness about
this problem that continues to grow larger. They called for urgent action! Their significant contribution against
sexual exploitation has been recognized by the world. Selected highlights:
• Call for the creation of an office of ombudsman with regards to children’s rights in each country to ensure the
full and effective implementation of children’s rights, reform in all sectors to promote a more childfriendly
service, and efficient prevention, monitoring and handling of cases of sexual exploitation of children and
adolescents.
• Ask for the establishment of Child Protection Agencies and Centres in local communities throughout the
world as well as for a Children’s forum and organization led by children and for children to ensure child and
adolescent participation to prevent sexual exploitation.
• Call for governmental actions to effectuate laws and policies that contribute to the benefit, protection and
well-being of children both on the local and international level and to create action committees to audit the
action plans in each countr y.
• Must make known their plight for governments to pursue strict and punitive legislation with regards to the
Internet, especially child pornography.
• Ask for strong cyber safety rules, which are well propagated on both the websites and within the
communities. www.crin.org/docs/Rio_Declaration_and_Call_for_Action.pdf
5) Global Activity Report – 19 November 2008
& Prevention Education Week 13-19 November
AFRICA
BENIN
Jeunesse - Perspectives - Groupement - JPG-Bénin
02 B.P. 442, Bohicon, Zakpo, Bénin
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., JPG a organisé des débats sur les droits de l'enfant
dans plusieurs collèges (en présence des autorités communales), suivis de la projection d'un
documentaire sur les enfants esclaves.
Women of Africa Benin - WOAB
01 B.P. 6588, Cotonou, Bénin
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., WOAB a organisé une journée de sensibilisation dans
le collège d'enseignement général de Pahou, sur le thème "Protégeons les enfants des abus". L'accent
a alors été mis sur les différents types de violences contre les enfants: au sein de la famille
(châtiments corporels, violences sexuelles), de la communauté (excision, mariages précoces, enfants
sorciers), des institutions (violences dans les écoles, violences contre les enfants en conflit avec la
loi), et sur le lieu de travail. Plus de 100 élèves des classes de 6ème à la terminale, les enseignants et
la population environnante ont participé à cette journée.
BURKINA FASO
Association l'Ecole des Citoyens - ASEC-B
01 BP 1185, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale – 19 nov., l'ASEC a organisé à Ouagadougou, du 13 au 22
novembre, en collaboration avec le Club Zemstaaba (club d'enfants de l'association), une série
d'activités sur le thème de la participation des enfants:
• Une conférence de presse à laquelle ont participé la presse écrite et une station radio municipale,
lesquelles ont reçu des informations sur la Journée mondiale du 19 novembre, sur la coalition
internationale de la WWSF et sur le thème de la prévention des abus envers les enfants et la
nécessité de la prévention.
• Des sessions de formation à l'attention des enfants du Club Zemstaaba et leurs amis sur les thèmes
suivants: la Convention relative aux Droits de l'Enfant, les abus envers les enfants et leur
prévention.
• Une rencontre avec le maire de Ougadougou pour qu'il fasse de sa ville "Une ville de prévention
des abus".
• Une émission à la radio au cours de laquelle les enfants du club ont pu parler avec 'dautres enfants
des abus envers les enfants.
• Une kermesse au cours de laquelle divers jeux et concours ont été organisés.
BURUNDI
Association Communautaire pour la Promotion et la Protection des Droits de l’Homme ACPDH
B.P. 3566, Bujumbura, Burundi
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'ACPDH a organisé, en collaboration avec d’autres
organisations (ACAT-Burundi, Libejeun et New Generation) et avec le soutien du gouvernement et
de l’UNICEF, une conférence-débat sur "La justice des mineurs au Burundi : Quels progrès ?".
Après que l’historique et les objectifs de la Journée mondiale ont été présentés, la Vice-Ministre des
Droits Humains et du Genre a réitéré la volonté du Burundi d’adhérer chaque année aux activités
commémorant le 19 novembre et a conclu son discours en demandant à ce que des
recommandations en relation avec le thème choisi soient formulées à l’issue de ce rendez-vous.
D’autres intervenants, parmi lesquels un avocat, un inspecteur des prisons, le directeur général des
affaires pénitentiaires, un représentant de la police des mineurs et de la protection des mœurs ainsi
que d’autres représentants de la société civile ont également pu partager leurs expériences et
réflexions dans ce domaine. Une radio a également participé aux événements en dépêchant des
journalistes à l’intérieur du pays, chargés de recueillir des témoignages. Centre Jeunes Kamenge
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le Centre Jeunes Kamenge a organisé 2 semaines de
projections vidéo pour les enfants des écoles primaires des Quartiers Nord dans l’objectif de
sensibiliser les enfants aux principes énoncés dans la Convention relative aux Droits de l’Enfant.
2044 élèves et une soixantaine d’encadreurs provenant des 21 écoles ont ainsi vu les 8 films projetés
et participé aux débats qui ont suivi.
Ishirahamwe -Ryo - Kurwanya – Ubuyererezi - IRKU
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., IRKU a organisé
un séminaire sur le thème "Que les efforts pour mettre fin aux
abus et violences contre les enfants soient caractérisés par plus
d’actions et moins de mots". Les différents ateliers de formation
organisés ont traité des thèmes suivants : les médiateurs pour
enfants, les enfants et la violence, les enfants domestiques et la
justice des mineurs. Les travaux et activités ont ainsi été axés
sur l’ampleur des abus et de la violence dans cinq contextes
(foyer et famille, école, systèmes de protection et de justice, lieu
de travail, communauté) ainsi que sur les moyens à mettre en
œuvre pour parvenir à une meilleure prévention au Burundi. A
ce titre, plusieurs recommandations ont été formulées par les
participants, comme "Il faut multiplier les rencontres, les
ateliers et les séminaires de formation sur la prévention des
abus et de la violence contre les enfants" et des messages ont
été délivrés par de jeunes participants tels que "Je ne suis pas
une marchandise - Ne me vendez pas".
Young Christian's Aid Association - ACHRIS
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., ACHRIS a organisé les activités suivantes:
• Une marche de 7 Km environ dans la commune de Cibitoké, à laquelle ont participé une centaine
d'enfants revendiquant, au moyen de pancartes, leurs droits.
• Des poèmes sur les droits de l'enfant et les conséquences de leur non-respect, présentés par quatre
enfants.
• Des sketches sur les enfants non-scolarisés finissant dans la rue.
• Un discours du représentant d'ACHRIS, adressé aux forces de l'ordre, aux religieux, aux hommes
d'affaires, etc., rappelant la nécessité de mesures de prévention efficaces.
CAMEROON
Association d'Assistance au Développement - ASAD
BP 40, Bertoua, Cameroon
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'ASAD a organisé plusieurs activités sur le thème de
la participation des enfants à la vie publique parmi lesquelles des entretiens individuels et groupes de
discussions. Des enfants, des femmes et des représentants d'associations y ont participé.
Association Mères et Enfants Solidaires - MERENSO
B.P. 17079, Douala, Cameroun
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., MERENSO a organisé une causerie-éducative sur le
thème de "l’éducation familiale".
Association pour le Développement des Enfants et de Jeunes - ADEJ
BP 5814, Yaoundé, Cameroun
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 novembre et de la Semaine d'éducation à la prévention, 1319 novembre, l'ADEJ a organisé une série d'activités dont les objectifs étaient la sensibilisation des
enfants et des parents ainsi que le plaidoyer auprès des autorités locales pour une meilleure prise en
charge de la prévention:
• Ateliers de formation d'enfants en tant que éducateurs en matière de prévention des abus: 60
enfants leaders ont été formés au cours de deux ateliers de deux jours chacun.
• Activités de sensibilisation sur la prévention des abus: 1) Les enfants leaders ont organisé 10
causeries éducatives dans plusieurs établissements scolaires. Thèmes abordés: la traite et le trafic
d'enfants. Les enfants ont reçu des informations sur les différents types d'abus, leurs causes, leurs
conséquences ainsi que les mesures à prendre pour les prévenir. 2) Les membres de l'association
ont plaidé auprès des leaders communautaires pour une meilleure implication des enfants dans les
affaires de la communauté, pour la prise en charge des enfants vulnérables et orphelins, ainsi que
pour une plus grande implication dans la prévention des abus et de la violence. Les membres de
l'association ont également organisé de nombreuses séances de sensibilisation des parents sur la
Journée mondiale.
• Table ronde: à l'issue des débats, plusieurs idées ont vu le jour comme la création d'un conseil
municipal des enfants, la sensibilisation permanente sur la prévention, la création d'un réseau
local/national de prévention des abus envers les enfants et la collaboration entre les différents
intervenants.
CAVOAH-CAM
BP 11883, Yaoundé, Cameroun
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CAVOAH-CAM a organisé un séminaire de
formation sur l’avenir de l’enfant dans le cadre institutionnel et pratique de décentralisation.
Cercle Féminin pour l’Action Sociale et l’Entraide - CEFASE
B.P. 2202, Yaoundé, Cameroun
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CEFASE a
organisé une semaine d’activités, donnant aux enfants et aux
jeunes, "partenaires privilégiés de la prévention",
l’opportunité de faire preuve d’imagination et de créativité :
• Une conférence-débat sur "Les abus envers les enfants,
les repérer et les prévenir" afin de permettre aux enfants
et aux jeunes de connaître les différentes formes d’abus
dont ils peuvent être victimes, d’en connaître les causes,
les conséquences, les moyens de les prévenir et les
dispositions à prendre en cas d’abus.
• La création d’affiches et de pin’s par les enfants. Les
affiches ont été collées dans divers points stratégiques de
la ville de Yaoundé et les pin’s ont été distribué dans les
familles et les écoles.
• La réalisation, par les enfants, de dessins sur les
différents types d’abus.
• La préparation et la présentation par les enfants d’un
sketch sur la "bastonnade".
• La création d’une bande-dessinée par un jeune de 25 ans.
25 enfants et une vingtaine de parents ont participé à ces
activités.
Chantier d'Appui, de Loisirs, de Bricolage des Lapinos - CALBRIL
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CALBRIL a organisés dix jours d’activités, du 10 au
19 novembre, destinés à sensibiliser les enfants et les jeunes sur leurs droits et leurs devoirs ainsi que
la communauté camerounaise sur le thème de la Journée, à savoir "la participation des enfants et des
jeunes en termes de prévention des abus et de la violence" : Une campagne médiatique auprès de
plusieurs chaînes de télévision et de radios ; une campagne de sensibilisation dans plusieurs
arrondissements de Yaoundé, dans les écoles et les établissements secondaires (3600 élèves), dans
des lieux publics, dans les communautés religieuses (7) ; des rencontres sportives (200 enfants) ; une
prédication par les responsables des communautés chrétiennes ; la visite d’un atelier de fabrication de
chaussures ayant pour mission de former des jeunes ; une table ronde destinée à sensibiliser les
parents ; et une matinée récréative avec des jeux, des danses, des sketches et une exposition.
Durant ces dix jours intenses d’activités, 12'000 programmes et 7'000 dépliants sur la Journée
mondiale ont été distribués. 4’000 élèves de 12 établissements ont été sensibilisés, de même que les
populations de deux arrondissements de Yaoundé. Enfin, 5 médias ont participé.
Collectif des Femmes pour la Protection de l’Enfant et de l’Environnement - CO.FE.PRE
B.P. 462, Douala, Cameroun
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le CO.FE.PRE a organisé deux jours d'activités
comprenant:
• La confection de deux banderoles avec les messages "Faisons de la prévention des abus envers les
enfants un style de vie" et "Nous, enfants de la cité de Douala, disons non aux abus envers nous."
• La diffusion d'un communiqué de presse auprès des chaînes de télévision et les stations radio
nationales.
• La sensibilisation des élèves et enseignants de deux lycées et trois écoles maternelles et primaires
sur l'importance de dénoncer les abus.
• L'organisation d'une table ronde sur le thème "Quelles stratégies pour la prévention des abus
envers les enfants? Des élèves des écoles primaires, des collégiens, des lycéens, des étudiants
ainsi qu'un journaliste, un avocat, un sociologue, un expert en droits de l'enfant et un médecin y
ont participé.
A l'issue de ces activités, la recommandation suivante a été formulée: Nécessité de multiplier les
centres d'écoute au sein des associations s'occupant d'enfants.
Une station radio a rendu compte de ces activités et s'est engagée à diffuser une émission radio
tous les 15 jours sur les droits de l'enfant et les abus dont ils sont victimes.
Community Children Organization - COCO
P.O. Box 319, Buea South West Province, Cameroon
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., COCO organized a variety of events and workshops, in
a primary school, a rural area, a nursery and in an orphanage, to inform children and their families
about education, child rights, prevention of child abuse as well as health issues such as HIV/AIDS
prevention.
Community Human Rights and Advocacy Centre - CHRAC
P.O. Box 660 Bamenda, Cameroon
On the occasion of the World Day 19 Nov., CHRAC organized a series of discussions and
campaigns;
• A forum discussion was held on the subject of the rights of the child under Cameroon Law, and
how to be responsible parents. Three cultural and development associations with 205 people
attending the event, including 105 people from the Bu Cultural and Development Association, 60
from the Mbengkas Cultural and Development Association, and 40 from the Aguli Cultural and
Development Association.
• A campaign on prevention of forced early marriage and child labor with 283 people attending
took place in three traditional palaces in the North West Region.
• A campaign on prevention of child abuse was held in four schools, including the Longla
Comprehensive High School in Mankon, the St Frederick Comprehensive High School in
Bamenda, International Education Centre in Alakuma and the Presbyterian Nursery and Primary
School in Azire. A total of 600 students and pupils participated in the campaign and they were
equally educated on trafficking, the danger of surfing on Internet and the role they have to play in
decision making processes at home, in school and in society.
• A discussion was held on prevention of child abuse and exploitation with Youth councilors of the
NKwen Bamenda III Sub-Divisional Council. The Lord Mayor of the council talked to the
participating youth and encouraged them to be self-reliant. There were over 200 youth leaders in
attendance at the forum.
Dynamique mondiale des Jeunes
B.P. 31 564, Yaoundé, Cameroun
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19
nov., la Dynamique mondiale des Jeunes a
organisé trois jours d’activités sur le thème
du respect de la dignité et des droits de
l’enfant. Ces activités comprenaient :
• Une session de formation de formateurs
communautaires. 25 encadreurs venus
de 8 lieux de culte ont ainsi été formés
sur l’intérêt de la Journée mondiale ainsi
que sur les méthodes permettant de
mieux défendre les droits de l’enfant.
• Une conférence-débat sur le trafic des enfants à des fins d’exploitation sexuelle. Les causes et les
conséquences du phénomène, ainsi que les dispositions légales et réglementaires existantes ont
été présentées à l’assistance.
• Des causeries-éducatives sur la prévention des abus afin ont permis aux 200 enfants participants
de donner leur opinion.
Human Rights National Circle
P.O. Box 2509, Yaoundé, Cameroun
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le Human Rights National Circle a rédigé un rapport
sur "L'atteinte aux droits de l'enfant dans la Sous-Région d'Afrique Centrale et Occidentale". Types
d'abus abordés: les enfants abandonnés, les enfants des rues, le travail des enfants, les enfants privés
d'éducation, le trafic d'enfants et l'esclavage des enfants, et les enfants soldats.
Mouvement pour la Défense de l’Humanité et l’Abolition de la Torture - MDHAT
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le MDHAT a concentré ses activités dans la région
rurale de l’Ouest Cameroun. Les enfants et les jeunes d’un établissement scolaire de la zone ont
massivement contribué à la promotion de la Journée du 19 novembre en distribuant 11’000 dépliants
expliquant cette campagne et en participant à un concours de dessins dont le but était de leur offrir la
possibilité de s’exprimer sur les différents types d’abus ou tortures vécus ou rencontrés. La journée
s’est soldée par un gala en présence de plusieurs personnalités qui ont accepté de se rallier à la
campagne.
Project ADAPT
P.O. Box 360 Kumba, Cameroon
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Project ADAPT held series of events from 2 November
to 15 December, under the theme "Identifying and challenging child stigma and discrimination". The
planned activities, prepared together with the Ministry of Social Affairs and community
organizations included:
• Running of radio spots and messages (Ocean City Radio Kumba);
• Mobilization of the community via schools, hospitals and churches;
• Distribution of material on child abuse and health to pupils and religious leaders, to a Pilot Social
Centre and a library and to the Kumba City Council and Kumba II Council;
• Organization of conferences, round tables and discussions with children, youth, religious leaders,
families and community groups;
• Delivering of special sermons on child abuse in churches;
• Presentation of a paper on child stigma, discrimination and all forms of child abuse during a youth
forum (700 participants) and a women's conference (300 participants);
Project ADAPT also organized "Let the People Talk", a one-hour weekly program at the Ocean City
Radio Kumba including: 1) A call-in radio program where people, especially children, could express
themselves on child stigma and discrimination as well as on any other form of child abuse. 2) A
Radio Quiz on child abuse. 3) Interviews of abused children. 4) An open address on the occasion of
the World Day.
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Organisation Nationale des Femmes
Rurales "Fleurs de Centrafrique"
BP
2089,
Bangui,
République
Centrafricaine
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale 19 nov., l'Organisation Nationale des
Femmes
Rurales
"Fleurs
de
Centrafrique" a organisé une campagne
de sensibilisation via la radio (Radio
Centrafrique et Radio Ndeke Luka) et
l'affichage de nombreux posters et
banderoles
dans
les
huit
arrondissements
de
Bangui.
L'organisation a également sensibilisé
10 écoles sur le thème "Les yeux du monde entier se dressent sur les enfants." Une conférence-débat
sous la présidence de la représentante de la Ministre des Affaires Sociales, un sketch sur la
maltraitance, des poèmes sur les droits de l'enfant et la lecture de la Convention relative aux Droits
de l'Enfant ont clos la journée.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO - RDC
Action pour le Développement Endogène et la Promotion Sociale - ADEPROSO
Via B.P. 6568, Bujumbura, Burundi
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., ADEPROSO a organisé des marches dans 3 territoires
(Uvira, Fizi et Mwenga), auxquelles ont participé 350 enfants environ par site, les représentants
d'ONG locales luttant pour la promotion des droits de l'enfant, des organisations internationales, les
autorités locales et plus largement la population. Les pancartes tenues à bout de bras arboraient le
message suivant: "Stop au viol des enfants. Nous sommes la RDC de demain". A l'issue de ces
marches, les enfants ont récités des poèmes sur les droits de l'enfant et ont présenté des sketches sur
les violences sexuelles et notamment sur le travail forcé. Des débats entre enfants et adultes s'en sont
suivis. Thème: "Pourquoi les adultes violent-ils les enfants?" Les activités se sont terminées avec la
formulation de plusieurs recommandations et demandes d'action à mener comme la création, dans les
écoles, de comités scolaires de protection de l'enfant où enseignants et élèves seraient les acteurs
ainsi que la mise en place de Fora mixtes, lieux d'échanges pour jeunes.
Association pour les Victimes de la Répression en Afrique - AVRA
Avenue Lumumba n° 37, Kindu, Province du Maniema, R.D. Congo
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l’AVRA a choisi pour thème "Protèges-moi. Je suis
l’avenir de ton pays", permettant aux jeunes de s’exprimer et de dénoncer les abus qu’ils subissent.
Des pièces de théâtre ont également été présentées par les enfants qui ont aussi rédigé et transmis à
l’autorité provinciale un memorandum demandant la protection de leur intégrité physique et morale
ainsi que la promotion de leurs droits.
Best World Vision
Kimpanda N°70 bis, Quartier 1, Commune de Ndjili, Kinshasa, R.D. Congo
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., Best World
Vision a organisé, sur une semaine, une campagne de
sensibilisation contre les abus envers les enfants et pour la
promotion des droits de l’enfant. Ces activités comprenaient :
• Une conférence pour les élèves des écoles de la banlieue de
Kinshasa.
• Des messages diffusés via Internet.
• Une émission télévisée de 2 heures sur "Télé 7".
• Une descente sur le terrain où des dépliants ont été
distribués et des messages sur la prévention projetés sur
écran géant.
• La visite d’hôpitaux et de centre d’encadrement accueillant des personnes violées.
Bureau d’Informations, Formation, Etudes et Recherches en Développement - BIFERD
Via B.P. 08, Bunagana, Kisoro, Ouganda
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., BIFERD a organisé, du 15 au 19 novembre, une série
d’activités sur le thème de "La participation des enfants dans la lutte contre les abus et la violence":
Contact avec les autorités locales, affichages dans des endroits stratégiques et distribution
d’invitations, sensibilisations au sein des églises (680 personnes), cérémonie sur les différents abus
dont sont victimes les enfants du territoire de Rutshuru et propositions de stratégies pour lutter contre
ces problèmes. Parmi les participants, BIFERD a pu compter : les représentants des autorités locales
et des services étatiques, les responsables des écoles primaires et des églises, un médecin, des
représentants d’ONG et d’associations, etc.
Centre d’Encadrement des Jeunes pour le Développement Rural - CEJEDER
Via B.P. 3127, Bujumbura II, Burundi
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CEJEDER et la MONUC-CPS (protection de
l’enfant) ont distribué des dépliants sur les droits de l’enfant ainsi que sur la prévention des abus
envers les enfants.
Centre pour la Protection et l'Encadrement de l'Enfant - CEPEE
Avenue Kasa-Vubu, n°2 bis - Kalamu - Rond-point Boma II - Province du Bas-Congo, R.D. Congo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le CEPEE a organisé, en collaboration avec le Groupe
d'Intervention Technique pour le Développement et Appui Social (GITEDAS), plusieurs activités à
Boma:
• Une marche de 6 Km à laquelle ont participé les enfants ainsi que les représentants de 16 autres
structures encadrant des enfants.
• Une cérémonie à laquelle a participé le maire de Boma, les autorités locales et les responsables
d'associations. Thème: "En quoi consistent les abus faits aux enfants?"
Une série de recommandations en ont résulté comme la nécessité de signaler à la police toute
violence contre les enfants; de faire du 19 novembre une journée nationale d'action en faveur
de la prévention des abus envers les enfants et de respecter la Convention relative aux Droits
de l'Enfant. Les médias ont couvert ces activités et ont ainsi contribué à une plus large
sensibilisation de la population, des parents, des responsables politiques, etc.
Club-RFI-Goma
BP: 128, Gisenyi, Ruanda
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le Club-RFI-Goma a organisé une émission avec la
RFI (Radio France Internationale) sur le thème des abus envers les enfants ainsi qu'une conférence à
laquelle ont participé 60 enfants et quelques membres de la société civile. Le Club-RFI-Goma a
également affiché dans la ville de Goma et distribué aux organisations de droits de l'enfant des
centaines d'affiches sur la prévention des abus.
Collectif des Femmes Rurales pour le Développement - COFERD
Boulevard National n° 104, Lukolela, Kikwit, Bandundu, R.D. Congo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale, le COEFERD a organisé une session de formation sur les droits
de l'enfant à destination des enfants de la ville de Kikwit.
Collectif National des Organisations de Protection de l'Enfant en République Démocratique du
Congo – CNOPE, N°22 Av. Cimbushi, Q. Motel Fikin, C. Limete, Kinshasa, R.D. Congo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le CNOPE a organisé deux journées de réflexion à
Kinshasa, Bukavu et Goma, sur le thème des abus dans le cadre des conflits armés. Des discussions
ont eu lieu avec plusieurs organisations de la société civile et des parlements d'enfants/jeunes à des
fins de renforcement de leurs capacités à lutter contre les abus et à les prévenir. Un point presse sur
la situation des enfants et notamment celle des enfants victimes des conflits armés ainsi qu'une messe
à laquelle ont participé les autorités communales, la police, les responsables d'organisations de
protection des droits de l'enfant ont également eu lieu.
Coordination pour le Développement de la Femme Rurale - CODEFER
B.P. 1534, Kinshasa, Limete, R.D. Congo
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., la CODEFER a organisé une cérémonie
commémorative sur le thème "Les enfants et les jeunes, des partenaires privilégiés dans la lutte
contre les abus et la violence en RDC". Une campagne de sensibilisation et de mobilisation de la
population a été menée via l’affichage de banderoles annonçant l’événement. Celle-ci a été suivie par
une cérémonie à laquelle ont participé les représentants du Ministère des Affaires Sociales et Actions
Humanitaires, du Ministère du Genre, Femme et Famille et de la Commune de Kinshasa. Plusieurs
discours ont été prononcés suivis d’une pièce de théâtre présentée par les enfants des rues, portant sur
les violences qu’ils subissent au quotidien.
Les représentants des ministères précités ont décidé qu’à l’avenir seraient décrétés 3 jours de
manifestation, du 19 au 21 novembre, sous l’impulsion du CODEFER.
Femmes Solidaires pour la Paix et le Développement - FSPD
B.P. 16.156, Kinshasa, R.D. Congo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., FSPD a organisé une journée d'échange sur les droits
de l'enfant avec les enfants vulnérables d'une école reculée de Kinshasa.
Ligue pour le Droit de la Femme Congolaise - LDFC
41, avenue Colonel, Quartier Maviokele, Commune de Kimbanseke, Kinshasa, RDC
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., la LDFC a organisé, en collaboration avec le Centre
d'Hospitalité pour l'Encadrement de la Jeune Fille Egarée au Togo (CHEFEC), une cérémonie à
laquelle ont participé la conseillère chargée de la jeunesse au Ministère Provincial de la Jeunesse, le
maire, les représentants d'ONG et des enfants. L'attention de l'assistance a été attirée sur différents
thèmes comme les déclarations de naissance, la scolarisation, les mauvais traitements, le travail des
enfants, etc.
Réseau des Femmes pour la Défense des Droits et la Paix - RFDP
B.P.925, Bukavu, R.D. Congo
A l’occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., RFDP a organisé, du 12 au 20 novembre, une série
d’activités via une campagne intitulée "Protéger les enfants, c’est prévenir les abus à leur égard".
Cette campagne a été menée dans toute la ville de Bukavu et plus généralement dans la province du
Sud-Kivu, touchant à la fois les enfants, les jeunes filles et jeunes garçons, les parents, les
enseignants et les leaders locaux. L’objectif de cette campagne était de sensibiliser la population sur
les lois nationales et internationales visant la protection des enfants via : un message de
sensibilisation des populations sur la prévention des abus envers les enfants ; une causerie juridique ;
des émissions radio ; une séance d’échange avec les enfants ; un dialogue social entre élèves et
enseignants du primaire et du secondaire ; un spectacle sportif enseignant l’autodéfense.
Théâtre et Réflexion Elite du Cosmos - TREC
Commune Kimbanseke, N°12, Av. Mongana, Q. Salongo , Kinshasa, RDC
A l’occasion de la
Journée mondiale 19 nov., TREC a
organisé
une
rencontre à l’occasion
de
laquelle
l’importance et les
objectifs de la journée
ont été présentés ainsi
que le rôle que
chacun doit jouer
dans la lutte contre
les abus envers les
enfants.
Les
différents types de
violences faites aux
enfants
ont
été
énumérées et des stratégies en vue de la protection des enfants ont été présentées. Un pièce de
théâtre, intitulée "Quel avenir pour Kashama" et portant sur un enfant devenu enfant des rues avant
d’être un enfant soldat, a ensuite ému l’assistance.
EGYPT
Land Center for Human Rights
76. El-Gomhuria St, 8th Floor, flat No. 67, El-Azbkia, Cairo, Egypt
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Land Center for Human Rights issued a poster urging
everybody to join in liberating rural girls from child abuse.
GABON
Association Chrétienne pour la Solidarité et le Développement - ACSD
BP 3892, Libreville, Gabon
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'ACSD a organisé une conférence-débat suivie d'un
atelier de réflexion sur le thème "L'enfant est un don de Dieu pour une famille, une nation". Les
témoignages de plusieurs enfants ont pu être recueillis.
GHANA
Youthlife Africa
P.O. Box CT 32 64, Cantoments, Accra, Ghana
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Youthlife Africa held a ceremony at Methodist Junior
High School to award students who participated in the essay competition, theme: "The Prevention of
Child Abuse"’. Besides students and teachers, participants of the ceremony also included officials
such as Madam Mary Anoff, the CEO of Youthlife Africa, and Mrs. Paulina Parkerson from the
ministry of Children and Women’s Affair in Ghana. Speeches given during the ceremony covered
series of topics such as child neglect, child abuse prevention and teachers/parents’ roles in child
education. 46 pupils were awarded with prizes. Ghanaian Times Newspaper covered the event as it
was published on February 3, 2009.
IVORY COAST
AFJCI - Comité africain d’experts sur les droits des enfants
04 BP 1084, Abidjan 04. Ivory Coast
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'AFJCI a organisé une conférence sur les violences
faites aux enfants et aux femmes.
Association Jeunesse et Enfance de Côte d’Ivoire - AJECI
14 BP 218, Abidjan 14 RCI, Ivory Coast
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'AJECI a organisé, à l'hôpital d'Alepé, une journée de
solidarité pour les enfants hospitalisés et en détresse physique.
LIBERIA
Children Welfare Foundation International - CWFI
17th Street, Cheeseman Avenue, Sinkor District, 1000
Monrovia 10, Liberia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CWFI hosted a
soccer tournament for children to gather together and play,
with a theme "The National Imperatives for the Prevention of
Child Abuse…amidst Emergency and Vulnerability". The
tournament lasted from 15 to 19 November with participation
of students under 18 years old.
MALI
Observatoire des Droits de la Femme et de l’Enfant - ODEF
B.P. 6096, Avenue Cheick Zahed, Lafiabougou, Mali
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'ODEF a organisé une journée de réflexion sur le
thème "Participation des enfants dans les activités de prévention". Objectif: identifier les stratégies à
mettre en œuvre pour accroître la participation des enfants dans les activités de prévention au Mali.
Le Chef de Cabinet du Ministère de la Justice, la Représentante de la Ministre de la Promotion de la
Femme, de l'Enfant et de la Famille, du Président de la Coalition Malienne des Droits de l'Enfant se
sont prononcés sur le thème. Les différents exposés ont été suivis de débats puis d'un questionnaire
soumis aux participants, destiné à recueillir leur avis sur le problème des abus et les stratégies à
mettre en œuvre pour accroître la participation des enfants.
ONG FASO-MALI-FAMA
341 Avenue de l'Yser, Quartier du Fleuve, Bamako, Mali
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'ONG FASO-MALI-FAMA a choisi de parler de la
prévention des abus envers les enfants auprès de la population et lors de réunions politiques à
Bamako.
NIGERIA
Family Health & Development Initiatives - FAHEDI
P.O. Box 110, OAU Post Office, Obademi Awolowo University, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., FAHEDI organized a discussion forum on preventing
child abuse among the major religious leaders in the lfe community, negligence and violation. On
19th November, FAHEDI made an advocacy and mobilization visit to the heads and gatekeepers in
the lfe community for support in the prevention of child abuse.
Women’s Consortium of Nigeria - WOCON
P.O. Box 54627, 13 Okesuna Street, Off Ogbosere Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., WOCON held a one-day workshop on Prevention of
Child Commercial Sexual Exploitation and a Make-It-Safe Campaign. 22 boys and girls attended the
forum. Discussions included guest speakers’ presentations and children’s question session. The
forum covered the Make-It-Safe Campaign, which promotes Internet safety for children. 3 children
groups concluded the day of workshops with a final discussion on:
• The meaning of child trafficking;
• Causes of trafficking;
• Recommendations/suggestions to end trafficking.
Media Concern - MEDIACON for Women and Children
House 11 Dideolu Court, Dideolu Estate, Ogba, P.O Box 1343, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., MEDIACON opened a
series of events to the public. Key activities included:
• On 18th November, an awareness and sensitization walk, theme
"Stop Child Abuse" involving over 1000 students (8-16 years old)
and 200 adults from across the Lagos State and members of the
Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
• A media briefing to conclude the walk. The Commissioner of
Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and other state officials
formed a discussion group with the participation of children on how
to prevent child sexual abuse.
• On 19 November, a workshop and presentation ceremony was
organized for winners of the creative art and essay competition on
prevention of child abuse at the Women Development Center,
provided by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs. Permanent
Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs presented
an opening speech on children’s rights and group discussions
followed on a variety of subjects such as prevention of child abuse and child rights law.
The media covered the events: Daily Independent, Daily Sun, and Saturday Mirror.
Maternal and Child Health Development and Education Center - MCHDEC
P.O. Box 2525, Enugu State, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., MCHDEC carried out a children’s activity in rural
areas, gathered at a traditional ruler’s palace in a rural community where the entire community
gathered to listen to a MCHDEC presentation. The main message from the children sent to the public
was "we deserve to be protected from the evil hands of evil men and women in our society".
MCHDEC then organized similar advocacy visits to five other communities.
Light Bearers Organization
Plot 302, 2nd Ave, State Housing Estate, PMB 1220, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Light Bearers Organization carried out a series of
events such as:
• An advocacy campaign with community schools to encourage teachers to adopt a more pro-active
role in the fight against child abuse.
• An interactive discussion with parents in the Mfamosing community on prevention of child abuse.
• A two-day forum with 7 teachers and selected 16 pupils to discuss child labor, children’s rights
and the impact of child abuse.
• A variety of community surveys based on topics of child labor, economic activities of parents and
victims of child abuse.
• About 137 children, parents and elders from the community participated in the World Day for
Prevention of Child Abuse celebrations, including a series of shows, dance and drama performed
by children.
The 10-day activity and celebration was covered by the media. Local newspapers included Niger
Delta Standard, Compass Commune and The Tide.
Talent Century Chaser Sports International
P.O. Box 5120, Oshodi, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Talent Century Chaser
Sports International organized a one-day celebration at SOS Children’s
Village in Isolo LG area to educate children about child abuse. The event
included group discussions, speeches by guests and performances by
children.
Intervention Centre for Children and Women in Africa - ICCWA
K8 Emir close Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., ICCWA had an indoor group discussion on prevention
of child abuse with participants from local neighborhoods.
Nigerian Association of University Women - NAUW
Institute for Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria, Aba Campus, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., NAUW organized an eventful day as they carried out a
national campaign against child abuse. The campaign included visits to rural areas to educate parents
on child labor, and the presentation of prizes to students who did very well in school.
Women Action Committee - WAC
N°8 Nworah Street, Amachalla, Amaenyi, Nigeria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., WAC created an event for children and adults getting
together to celebrate Prevention of Child Abuse. Besides children’s performance, speeches from
local officials and professors were also presented on a variety topics such as how to prevent child
abuse, sexual exploitation and forced early marriage.
RWANDA
Union des Femmes pour la Justice et la Paix - UFJP
Via B.P. 237, Cyangugu, Rwanda
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale, l'UFJP a organisé les activités suivantes:
• Une campagne d'affichage et la distribution des affiches de la WWSF.
• Une émission à la radio pour dénoncer le travail des enfants et l'exploitation sexuelle.
• Un débat à la radio sur le désengagement des parents et de l'Etat quant à leur responsabilité à
l'égard des enfants.
• Des recommandations à l'attention des autorités politico-administratives contre l'impunité en
matière de viols d'enfants.
Solidarité pour l’Epanouissement des Veuves et des Orphelins pour le Travail et l'Autopromotion - SEVOTA, B.P. 3607, Kigali, Rwanda
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., SEVOTA a organisé deux jours d'activités:
• Une rencontre entre les femmes violées pendant le génocide et les enfants issus du viol.
• Des chansons, des danses et des sketches sur les abus envers les enfants ainsi que les méfaits des
conflits et des violences à l'égard des femmes et des filles.
• La sensibilisation d'enfants sur la prévention des abus par les clubs HOPE-PEACE, des clubs
représentés dans les districts regroupant des enfants vulnérables.
• Des émissions à la radio où des messages de prévention et de lutte contre les abus et la violence
envers les enfants ont été diffusés, poursuivie durant le premier trimestre 2009.
• L'information des autorités locales sur l'existence de la journée mondiale – 19 novembre
• Des stages de formation sur les droits de l'enfant, leur protection contre les violences, la
prévention des abus et le traitement des traumatismes vécus par les femmes victimes de viols,
avec une centaine d'enfants et de jeunes, 70 représentants des instances de décision à la base ainsi
que des groupements, et des femmes violées.
SENEGAL
Action Enfance Sénégal
BP 31125 Thiaroye, Dakar, Sénégal
A l'occasion de la Journée
mondiale - 19 nov., Action
Enfance Sénégal a organisé
un forum sur le thème de la
participation des enfants
dans les activités de
prévention. 95 enfants ont
participé à des groupes de
travail au cours desquels ils
ont identifié et analysé les
formes d'abus suivantes:
exploitation
sexuelle,
négligence, travail des
enfants,
mendicité,
violence,
etc.
Les
réflexions qui en ont
résulté ont été partagées en
plénière où les enfants et
facilitateurs des groupes de
travail se sont engagés
dans une campagne de prévention de la mendicité via des campagnes de sensibilisation, le plaidoyer
et l'institution d'un observatoire. Les enfants se sont approprié un micro-projet consistant à prévenir,
protéger et réhabiliter les enfants des familles vulnérables.
Alphabétiser pour un développement durable - ALPHADEV
B.P. 18 974 Pikine, Sénégal
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., ALPHADEV a organisé des animations de proximité
dans les écoles et centres de réinsertion des jeunes filles. Celles-ci impliquaient:
• Des activités préparatoires: 1) Sessions de renforcement des capacités des animatrices, sur les
violences faites aux femmes et sur leur prévention. 2) Campagnes de sensibilisation, sous forme
de causeries, dans les groupements de femmes, sur les différentes formes d'abus, les
comportements à adopter et les stratégies de prévention. 3) Traduction de documents sur les abus
dans les langues nationales. 4) Mise en place de 2 Pôles d'Appuis Conseils (orientation, conseils,
encadrement et prévention).
• Un panel: 1) Discours et témoignages sur la négligence des parents et des autorités ainsi que sur
la prévention. 2) Débats sur les stratégies de prévention du viol (sensibilisation, communication,
dénonciation, etc.). 3) Sketches sur les mêmes thèmes. 40 personnes ont participé à ces activités.
Une manifestation publique: 1) Participation de 20 jeunes filles du centre de couture et de
réinsertion de Malika à une causerie sur le thème du viol (définition, exemples concrets,
comportements à adopter, conséquences, témoignages, etc.). 2) Participation d'une centaine
d'élèves âgés de 8 à 15 ans via la "méthode reflect" permettant une analyse approfondie sur les
causes et les conséquences symbolisées au moyen d'un arbre. L'utilisation de cet outil a été suivie
de sessions d'orientations et de self-défense ainsi que de témoignages.
Association des Femmes de Malika/AND LIGGUEY
BP 20183, Thiaroye, Sénégal
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'association a organisé une conférence sur la vie des
talibés (qui vivent mi dans la rue, mi sur les lieux d'étude) ainsi qu'une exposition photos illustrant
leur quotidien.
Association Femme-Enfant-Environnement - AFEE
B.P. 24 212, Dakar, Sénégal
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., AFEE a organisé, à Pikine (banlieue de Dakar), des
activités sur le thème de la participation des enfants dans les activités de prévention:
• La présentation d'un sketch sur la maltraitance des enfants.
• La sensibilisation de la population sur la notion d'abus (travail des enfants, traite, abus sexuels,
pédophilie, etc.), sur leurs conséquences et sur la participation des enfants dans les activités de
prévention.
• L'interaction avec l'assistance.
Coalition sénégalaise COSAPERE-FEMNET/Sénégal
B.P. 11184 Dakar, Sénégal
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., la coalition
COSAPERE-FEMNET a organisé une série d'activités du
13 au 19 novembre:
• Une émission à la radio Manoré FM appelant à se
mobiliser
• Une campagne d'affichage de posters
• Des questionnaires sur les agressions sexuelles,
adressés à une population ciblée (talibés - élèves
d'écoles coraniques traditionnelles -, adolescentes
travaillant dans le domaine du sexe, domestiques, maîtres d'écoles, élèves et leurs parents) et ont
servi de support à plusieurs investigations.
• Un panel sur les abus envers les enfants qui a réuni des élèves (11 à 14 ans), leurs parents, un
mouvement associatif local et des associations. Enfin, les enfants ont insisté sur la nécessité de
dénoncer de tels actes.
SEYCHELLES
National Council for Children, Seychelles
P.O. Box 377, Bel Eau, Mahe, Seychelles
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the National Council for Children carried out a series
of projects, which mainly focused on safe surfing on the Internet, mobile phones and digital
technology. Along with the project, an educational pack and sensitization workshops were also
developed for secondary schools and presented to teachers at a conference organized on the 19
November- World Day for prevention of child abuse, and launched by the Minister of Education.
The media covered the celebrations via broadcasts on national television and 6 sensitization TV
spots.
SIERRA LEONE
Youth And Child Advocacy Network - YACAN-SL
8 Batthurst Street or the office 2 Wesley Street Freetown, Sierra Leone
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., YACAN-SL organizeda series of events:
• A children’s creative contest award ceremony on the theme "Stop Sexual Exploitation in School".
Students and teachers from 55 schools participated in the event, along with government officials
including a representative from the Ministry of Social Welfare, Mr. Sheka Kamara, and the
Deputy Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, Dr. Lansana Nyallay. During the ceremony, 65
children received and were pinned with yellow ribbons, which stand for prevention of child abuse.
Most schools in the western area took part in the children’s creative contest, which included
drawing, painting and essay/poem writing on prevention of child abuse. Over 300 entries were
received from 55 schools in the country.
• Regular school visits and follow-up. Before and after the contest, YACAN had interactive
sessions with students and teachers on child abuse and prepared for celebration of the Day.
• Radio panel discussions took place in a variety of local radio stations (Radio UN and C.T.N voice
of children program) and the turn out was important.
Taia Development Programme - TDP
12 Bathurst Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., TDP organized public lectures on the guiding
principles of Child Rights, which include Survival Rights, Development Rights, Protection Rights
and Participation Rights. The lectures and speeches also covered Domestic Violence, Child Labor,
Child Neglect, and Early Marriage.
SOMALIA
Peace Action Society Organization for Somalia - PASOS
P.O. Box: -71637-00622, Juja-Road East Leigh, Nairobi, Kenya
On the occasion of World Day - 19 Nov., PASOS held an event that focused on raising awareness on
prevention of child abuse among ordinary citizens to minimize physiological as well as emotional
suffering.
SOUTH AFRICA
University of South Africa, Institute for Social and Health Sciences - UNISA-ISHS
P.O. Box 1087, Lenasia, Johannesburg, South Africa
On the occasion of World Day - 19 Nov., UNISA, together with its partner, the Crime, Violence and
Injury Lead Program of the South African Medical Research Council, coordinated and organized a
number of events and activities with the focus on increasing awareness and education for prevention
of violence against children, and on promoting respect for the rights of children. More than 1000
children participated in the activities. Presentations were made by representatives from children, the
South African Police Service, NGOs in the fields of children’s rights, and the Provincial Department
of Education and Social Development.
Oasis Afro Heritage
N° 41 Orlando Power PARK, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Oasis Afro Heritage held a public campaign to draw
attention to the suffering of abused children. A variety of artists and members participated in the
campaign.
SWAZILAND
Swaziland Theatre for Children and Young People - SWATCYP-ASSITEJ
P.O. Box 6529, Mbabane, Swaziland
On the occasion of World Day - 19 Nov., SWATCYP held a variety of activities on prevention of
child abuse and HIV/AIDS. 179 children’s groups participated in the program, reaching approx.
13’000 other children and adults in the community.
THE GAMBIA
Africa in Democracy and Good Governance - ADG
P.O. Box 2206, Kanifing Municipality,
The Gambia
On the occasion of World Day - 19 Nov.,
ADG carried out a one-day celebration and
commemoration with the objective to help
improve protection for the children who are
suffering from all forms of abuse. The
influential event was attended by many
government officials, including the
Solicitor General and Legal Secretary and
Dr. Henry D.R. Carroll, Deputy of the Vice
President. FOROYAA newspaper covered
the event.
TOGO
Action Santé pour Tous - AST
B.P. 13533, Lomé, Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., AST a organisé un concours de dessins dans les
écoles primaires du Canton de Baguida, sur le thème "La participation des enfants dans les activités
de prévention". Les enfants, âgés de 6 à 12 ans, ont ainsi pu dénoncer toutes les formes d'abus dont
ils sont victimes. Les huit meilleurs dessins ont été exposés dans la bibliothèque d'Afanoukopé où
une causerie-éducative sur le thème "Disons non à toutes les formes d'abus envers les enfants" a
également eu lieu.
Association "AGAPE"
S/C BP: 07, Blitta, Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'Association "AGAPE" a organisé une campagne de
sensibilisation des leaders des communautés de la base ainsi qu'une émission de radio sur les textes
juridiques relatifs à l'interdiction du travail des mineurs en vigueur au Togo.
Carrefour Tiers Monde - CTM
04 B.P. 215, Lomé 04 Adidogomé, Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CTM a organisé des activités pour les enfants et les
jeunes, lesquels ont dansé, chanté leurs propres compositions sur les violences faites aux enfants et
joué des pièces de théâtre.
Centre d'Action pour la Sécurité Alimentaire, le Développement Durable et la Valorisation des
Ressources - CASADD-VR
B.P. 649, Sokodé, Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 novembre
et de la Semaine d'Education à la Prévention, 13-19
novembre, le CASADD-VR a organisé plusieurs
activités:
• Une campagne de sensibilisation dans 10 écoles
primaires et préscolaires de Tchamba. Thème:
"Dilemme du travail des enfants aux champs et
vie scolaire".
• La distribution de posters dans les écoles.
• Des causeries-débats sur les conditions de vie
des enfants et sur la nécessité de prévenir les
abus.
Les enfants ont largement participé à ces activités.
Cercle d'Appui et d'Assistance aux Initiatives Communautaires - CAAIC
08 BP: 8945, Lomé, Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le CAAIC s'est adressé, lors d'une messe, à près de
1000 fidèles, les sensibilisant aux droits de l'enfant et au problème des abus tant physiques que
psychologiques et conseillant les parents, les employeurs et les enseignants de favoriser le dialogue
avec les enfants afin d'éviter toute violence.
Club des Amis du Village - CAV
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., le CAV, en collaboration avec le Club des Enfants de
l'école primaire d'Aguidagbadé, a organisé une manifestation sur le thème de "La participation des
enfants dans les activités de prévention":
• Conception et affichage de messages publicitaires dans plusieurs lieux publics (mairie, préfecture,
etc.).
• Envoi de messages électroniques sur les droits de l'enfant à près de 400 organisations dans le
monde.
• Elaboration et présentation de messages sur les droits de l'enfant ainsi que sur les abus et les
violences envers les enfants, suivis de débats.
• Projection de films suivis de débats sur le trafic d'enfants, le mariage forcé, le harcèlement sexuel
et les travaux domestiques.
500 personnes environ ont été touchées par cette campagne de sensibilisation.
Club Initié pour la Lutte contre le SIDA - CILSIDA
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CILSIDA a organisé une manifestation, animée par le
Club des Jeunes et Adolescents d'Adamavo. Des sketches intitulés "l'orpheline maltraitée" et
"l'enfant domestique" ont permis de sensibiliser l'assistance sur les droits de l'enfant et les différentes
formes d'abus. L'exposé et les débats qui ont suivi sur "la maltraitance et les abus envers les enfants"
ont quant à eux permis de présenter la situation des enfants dans le monde, les conséquences de tels
actes sur les enfants et la nécessité de mesures de prévention.
Jeune Fille Orientée - JFO
BP 57, Kpalimé, Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., JFO a organisé une discussion sur le site de l'école
primaire publique d'Agoekondji. Thème retenu: "Le trafic des enfants, ses conséquences et la
conduite à tenir pour éviter le fléau". Les élèves, les enseignants, les directeurs des différents groupe
de l'établissement, les habitants des environs ainsi qu'une radio locale y ont participé.
ONG Construire Ensemble
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'ONG Construire Ensemble a réalisé une campagne
de sensibilisation de la communauté de Kadambara, sur la protection des enfants et la lutte contre la
violence. Les activités réalisées à cet effet étaient les suivantes:
• Des chants et des danses sur le châtiment corporel à l'école comme facteur d'abandon scolaire, par
les enfants de l'école primaire de Kadambara.
• Des discours sur les droits de l'enfant.
• Des sketches sur les faveurs sexuelles demandées aux collégiennes par les enseignants contre des
bonnes notes.
Plus de 2500 personnes ont participé à ces activités.
PAFED
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., quelques-uns des clubs de PAFED ont organisé des
activités telles que des sessions de sensibilisation sur la traite des enfants, des sketches ou encore, à
Sokodé, un forum de jeunes.
Structure d'Appui pour le Développement des Initiatives Locales au Togo - SADIL Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., SADIL a mené une semaine de créativité (19-27
novembre) pour les élèves des écoles primaires publiques d'Alinka et de Togblékopé (8-14 ns).
Thème: "Construisons un monde des enfants sans violence". Les journées de sensibilisation
organisées comprenaient:
• La distribution du ruban jaune aux élèves et enseignants.
• La présentation de la Journée mondiale pour la prévention des abus envers les enfants.
• L'explication, par chaque élève, du message qu'il a souhaité faire passer dans son dessin, poème
ou récitation.
• L'organisation d'une discussion interactive avec les élèves sur les droits de l'enfant.
• L'attribution de prix aux meilleures œuvres.
Résultats obtenus: 1) Participation active des élèves et de leurs enseignants. 2) Mobilisation de plus
de 1080 élèves, enseignants et parents. 3) Engagement des enseignants à exclure les punitions
corporelles et toutes les autres formes de violences contre les élèves de leurs établissements.
SOS Développement Togo
B.P. 06, Tabligbo, Togo
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., SOS Développement Togo a organisé:
• Une marche pour sensibiliser la population sur la prévention des abus envers les enfants. Les
enfants participants scandaient des slogans sur les violences familiales, la violence
communautaire, les violences à l'école ainsi que sur le lieu de travail. La marche avait pour
destination la préfecture où le maire et le préfet se sont engagés à porter leurs réclamations devant
les instances supérieures du pays.
• Un tournoi de football a également été prétexte à sensibiliser la population, les enfants et les
jeunes sur le trafic des enfants. Les enfants ont adressé un message au préfet et lui ont demandé
d'être leur porte parole auprès des instances supérieures du pays.
• Trois jours d'émissions à la télévision sur le thème des travaux dangereux.
Les événements ont été couverts par l'Agence togolaise de presse.
Women of Africa Togo - WOAT
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., WOAT a organisé plusieurs activités dans le village
d'Agamahé, situé à 70 Km de Lomé:
• Une marche à laquelle ont participé des enfants, des instituteurs et des membres de WOAT,
chantant, dansant et arborant une banderole sur le thème de la Journée.
• Des discours des membres de WOAT.
• Une pièce de théâtre présentée par les enfants, sur l'esclavage et le trafic d'enfants.
• Un débat animé par des enfants posant des questions sur les droits de l'enfant aux divers
personnalités.
UGANDA
Masanafu Women in Development Agency - MWODEA
P.O. Box 29518, Kampala, Uganda
On the occasion of World Day - 19 Nov., MWODEA held a campaign, which focused on prevention
of child abuse at a community setting. The campaign reached out to public and community through
broadcasting radio shows, open talks in schools and awareness materials.
Engabu Za Tooro - Tooro Youth Platform for Action
P.O. Box 886, Plot 7 Mugurusi Road, Fort Portal, Uganda
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Engabu Za Tooro organized a drama presentation on
the theme "End Violence Against Children". 200 people attended the show.
ZIMBABWE
CONTACT Family Counseling Centre
9, Barbour Avenue, Parkview, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CONTACT staff members held a series of
commemoration-day activities, which was part of the "Give a Voice" project and was organized by
the students from 4 participating high schools. The show included drama, song, dance, poetry and
speeches, dealing with different aspects of child abuse. Artwork, such as posters and pictures, which
the students produced, were on display.
Family-In-Need Trust Zimbabwe - FIN
P.O. Box 1504, Mutare, Zimbabwe
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., FIN carried out a child abuse advocacy campaign at
Chakohwa primary school. Participates included students from 5th to 7th grade, FIN staff, caregivers,
peer educators, teachers, police service and health workers.
ASIA
AFGHANISTAN
Saba Media Organization - SMO
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse 2009 (Additional Award US$ 500)
Karte 3, Pul-e-surkh, 2nd Street, House # 47, Kabul, Afghanistan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov. and the Prevention Education Week, 13-19 Nov., SMO
built a coalition including several civil society organizations as well as the media (radio, TV and
press). As the main organizer for the "action week" all over Afghanistan, SMO implemented a wide
variety of tactics to promote prevention including:
• Gatherings: One national (Kabul) and nine provincial
gatherings (Fryb, Kandahar, Jelalabad, Mazar-e Sharif,
Ghazni, Badakhshan, Uruzgan, Takhar and Sar-e-Pol)
were organized. Events included conferences as well as
viewings of a feature film and a documentary. Themes
included child abuse, child labor and harmful traditional
practices. Many high-ranking government and parliament
representatives contributed to the events with speeches
about child abuse in Afghanistan. Around 1000 people,
including government officers, NGOs, children and young
people attended the gatherings.
• Street Theaters: Four street theaters on kidnapping, street
children and drug addiction were played in four big cities
(Mazar-e-Sharif, Jelalabad, Heart and Kabuk) with about
3200 people attending.
• Publications and promotional materials: 34'000 posters
with messages on child abuse in Dari and Pashto were
distributed in more than 30 provinces. Additional materials
including fliers (5'000) and banners (35) were distributed
and displayed during the events.
• Radio and television awareness programs: Messages on prevention of child abuse in Dari and
Pashto were broadcasted by many national and local radio stations and on TV.
All events were covered in the national and local media (radio, television and newspapers).
The Chairman of the Afghanistan Parliament, Mohammad Yunus Qanuni, sent a letter of
appreciation on behalf of the parliament to SMO for their work on prevention, highlighting that the
parliament will take legal action for the improvement of the rights of the child and for prevention of
child abuse in Afghanistan.
ARMENIA
World Vision Armenia
1 R. Melikyan Street, Malatia-Sebastia, Yerevan 0065, Armenia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., World Vision Armenia, collaborating with Children of
Armenia Fund (COAF), organized an exhibition-sale and photography gallery by children to build
public awareness on child abuse (causes, symptoms, and need for identification and adequate referral
for victims). Prior to the exhibition, Zaven Khachikyan (a well known professional photographer) led
a workshop for children on representing sensitive issues and authentic depiction of emotion through
photography. National Director of World Vision Armenia, Executive director of COAF, and the
Head of Juvenile Police department gave speeches. A short film "The Daughter" illustrating different
forms of child abuse and early detection. All proceeds were donated to the Child Protection Network.
AZERBAIJAN
SOS Children’s Villages - Azerbaijan
137/1 Nizami Street, Baku, AZ 1010, Azerbaijan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., activities were conducted under the slogan "Let’s say
NO to child violence", and designed to create a dialogue between children, parents, educators, and
caregivers. SOS children’s villages distributed educational booklets designed to raise awareness on
prevention of abuse and violence committed against children prior to events. On 19 Nov., a one-day
training workshop entitled "Prevention of child violence" was conducted for co-workers of the SOS
Children’s Village, youth faculty, and participants. Main event: the "Playbus" project brought
together ~120 students from public schools, orphanages, and the SOS children’s village Baku to
enact role-plays. The project artistically involved wallpapers on the topic of child abuse and
prevention created by children. The event was attended by local and regional officials, and was
covered by local television stations and newspapers.
BAHRAIN
Be Free Center
P .O. Box 18562, Manama, Bahrain
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Be Free Center began a 40-day campaign for
prevention of child abuse that began on Arabic Child Day, and ended 19 Nov. To reach a diverse
audience, it initiated workshops for children in shopping malls across Bahrain. Be Free Center
developed three key workshop concepts: my body is mine, don’t ride with strangers, and good
secrets and bad secrets. To appeal to more participants, the workshops were conducted in Arabic and
English, and attracted a wide-range of nationalities. The workshops trained more than 200 children
on protection skills oriented toward prevention. The response was so positive, that parents requested
adult oriented workshops to learn how to protect their child from abuse. The workshops were
publicized in newspapers and on the radio. Be Free Center did not limit participation to Bahrain,
but when Kindergartens in Saudi Arabia requested workshops, Be Free Center developed a
program for prevention that trained 90 children.
BANGLADESH
Action in Development - AID
AID Complex Shatbaria, 7300 Jhenaidah, Bangladesh
On the occasion of the World Day – 19 Nov., AID Bangladesh organized a discussion session on the
Prevention of Child Abuse. 50 participants, members of the AID organization, community leaders,
and the delegation of the Social Welfare department, attended.
Bhagni Nivedita Manchya - BNM
Bus-stand Road, P.O: Keshabpur, Dist. Jessore, Bangladesh
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., BNM, in coalition with 15 grassroots organizations,
organized a seminar with 50 personnel, teachers, and development actors. At the seminar, executive
directors of the 15 organizations gave speeches related to child rights promotion and awareness
building. The development of grassroots programs on prevention of child labor and poverty
reduction were discussed. In synchronization with the seminar, 500 local school students marched
through the streets of Upozila, Keshabpur to rally for prevention.
Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha - TMSS
177 Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam Sarani, Bijoynagar, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., TMSS brought together 2630 groups/branches of the
organization to celebrate 19 Nov. through a lecture based discussion forum. Main focus: child abuse,
child rights, legal issues, and child labor. The discussion concluded with a Q&A where participants
were encouraged to ask questions, express opinions and share possible solutions.
CAMBODIA
Sao Sary Foundation - SSF, The Needy We Care!
#181, Group 5, Peanicha Kam Village, Roka Thom Commune, Chbar Mon Dstrict, Kampong Speu
Province, Cambodia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., SSF brought together in a workshop an economically
diverse group of 45 school children to discuss child abuse, its definition, and prevention. A survey
taken before the workshops showed that 95% of participating children did not know or understand
the meaning of words associated with children’s rights and prevention. The workshops began by
breaking the children into teams in order to discuss word meanings, concepts, and definitions of key
terminology. Workshop main focus: discussion and explanation of physical abuse, sexual abuse,
emotional abuse, and neglect.
CHINA
Xi’an Philanthropic Child Abuse Prevention and Aid Centre - PCAN
No.277 West You Yi Road, Xi'an Shaanxi Zip: 710068, China
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., PCAN united in a Congress 2600 citizens to raise
awareness for prevention through its 19 Nov. Shenzhen and Xi’an advocacy activities. PCAN
implemented two approaches: formal institutional structures and grassroots activism. The National
Congress on PCAN gathered 150 physicians, paramedics, social workers, and governors to discuss
child injury prevention and treatment. The event was covered by six media companies, which
published the conclusions and Abstracts of the National Congress of the 2nd Congress of the World
Day for PCAN. At the grassroots level, in solidarity with the Xi’an Women’s Federation and Xi’an
Street Children Saving Center, 40 personnel, volunteers, teachers and children, advocated around the
Bell Tower at the center of the city – the event received coverage from 5 media companies.
Grassroots focus: 1) advocacy of preventing child abuse and neglect, 2) painting and signature, and
3) endowment. The first focused on counseling, sending materials, and delivering knowledge on
preventing child sexual abuse (CSA). The second involved 13 children from the Xi’an Street
Children Saving Centre who had previously experienced abuse and neglect. The children produced
paintings that adults and participants could sign to express commitment and solidarity. The third
exists under the slogan "show your love and get a present from us" which PCAN developed so that
when a donation was given to the organization (no matter the size) PCAN would gift them an
environmental bag and a calendar.
GEORGIA
Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia
P.O. Box 1192, Decatur, GA 30031, Georgia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Children's Advocacy Centers of Georgia organized
various activities. Over 200 child advocacy center personnel, students and child advocates heard
firsthand from Claire and Mia Fontaine about their story at the University Center at Kennesaw
University. Authors of "Come Back: A Mother and Daughter's Journey to Hell and Back", the duo
shared the terrifying and rocky journey that followed Mia's early child sexual abuse and how they
turned their lives around for the better. During the afternoon, Georgia Steward of Children conducted
a Darkness to Light training for more than 100 participants. Attendees learned about the prevalence
and consequences of child sexual abuse and the strategies that can be taken to prevent, recognize and
respond to it.
Georgian NGO Human Rights Center - HRIDC
Al. Kazbegi Ave. 3a App 22 0160, Tbilisi, Georgia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., HRIDC organized a meeting and discussion between
representatives of HRIDC, interns at local NGOs, and the pupils of the Tbilisi Youth Palace
regarding the World Day. The main topic related to the current event of Georgia lowering the
juvenile liability age form 14 to 12. Out of 20 children, 7 agreed with lowering the age of liability
(students argued that lowering the age of liability to 12 would increase the perpetrator’s perception of
his/her crime as serious). However, the majority (13 children) argued the harsh stigma against former
prisoners in Georgia, lack of appropriate youth detention facilities, and the potential for abuse from
adult prisoners, would violate the rights of the child.
Society Biliki
Samepo 27 Street Gori 1400, Georgia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Society Biliki planned a discussion club and Children’s
Rights Club. The discussion club had 38 youth participants and four key components: 1) discussion
amongst participants on criminals, violence, and child labor; 2) Convention on the Rights of the
Child (CRC) and gender equality training; 3) debates on the education of disabled children in public
schools, the way in which 12 year old children should be liable or punished for their criminal actions,
and whether or not sexology should be studied in school; and 4) discussion club members visited the
Youth Parliament in Tbilisi. The Children’s Rights Club had 35 participants trained in human rights,
children’s rights, conflict resolution, international versus constitutional youth rights, and were
engaged in practical law courses. On 19 Nov., winners of the essay contest on the topic of children’s
rights were announced. Selected essays were displayed on posters dedicated to issues of child abuse.
INDIA
BCM College, Department of Social Work
Kottayam, Kerala, 686001, India
On the occasion of the World Day 19 Nov., BCM College culminated its
year long initiative of holding
prevention-oriented
events
–
"Samanwaya" meaning "a blend of
all". Prior to 19 Nov.: 08 April, BCM
developed
an
Audio
Visual
presentation for child protection
focusing on Child Sexual Abuse
(CSA); 08 June, hosted a child
protective environment meeting with
partners that hosted 75 adults and 22 children from 10 child centered organizations and 17 schools;
08 July, hosted (in partnership with Mahatma Gandhi University) a 2-day workshop on CSA with 35
student participants; Ulvanam (the forest within) a 70 minute theater production was scripted,
directed around the theme CSA, and involved 20 students from the college who logged almost 200
hours of rehearsal; the college produced a 20 minute choreographed dance sequence that explored
issues of child abuse, neglect, academic pressure, high parental expectations, child labor, CSA, and
malnutrition. Samanwaya worked collaboratively with a former street child, and current activist, to
display child protection posters at all events. On 19 Nov., a solidarity for child protection ‘handprint’
campaign had 100s of participant. Radio drama telecast "Silent Sobs" dealing with the issue of child
sexual assault as of 6 Nov., which was aired again to mark 19 Nov.; a slogan campaign was
organized around the theme of child protection, a "rally on the streets" to the Gandhi Square was
launched with placards, banners, and handprint banners, and at the end of the rally during a public
gathering a mime skit was performed for child protection. BCM organized a public oath where
participants vowed to uphold the rights/protection of children.
Bharat Integrated Social Welfare Agency - BISWA
Danipali, P.O : Budharaja, Sambalpur – 768004, Orissa, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., BISWA, in solidarity with its programs, held a meeting
chaired by retired director of Health, Mrs. Diptibala Pattnaik. Around 100 women and children
attended the event. After the meeting a rally was organized by the President and BISWA staff,
meeting participants, and members of the public. The rally concluded with a commitment promise by
participants to end child abuse in their own communities.
Center for Peace and Development - CPD Mizoram
c/o Thianga & Sons Bazar Bunkawn, 796 001 Aizawl,
Mizoram, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CPD
Mizoram invited around 500 young people aged 16-18 to
participate in prevention activities. The event opened with
a prayer by a local preacher, a speech on basic child rights
by the State Deputy, encouraging children to lead the
responsibility in abuse prevention, and the commitment
of the education department to protect children. Part of CPD’s empowerment strategy was having
participants make a pledge: "I commit to take steps to prevent child abuse and neglect in my
community. I will believe children if they tell me about abuse and act to protect the safety of a child.
I will try to celebrate the importance of children". After the pledge, a local artist performed a song,
and the Chairman of Child Welfare Committee gave a speech emphasizing child protection. The
main event, a basketball exhibition match, followed the conclusion of the speeches. During the
match, 25 T-shirts with slogans "Protect Children from Abuse" and "Stop Child Abuse" were raffled
to participants. Adult and student participants were interviewed on camera. Interviews were later
edited to 20 minutes and broadcast on 3 television channels. A local artist concluded the event with a
song.
Childcare Consortium
Plot # 79, 6th Street, Kanadasan Nagar Ramapuram, 600089 Chennai, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Childcare Consortium (in coalition with Tulir) placed
WWSF campaign posters on notice boards in schools and childcare institutions, and in some
factories. An information table on child abuse was stationed in the community hall.
Childright
Sector – 3/58, Ground Floor, Niladribihar Main Road, Bhubaneswar – 751 021, Odisha, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Childright held a symposium entitled "Poverty stricken
Children: Potentiality for Abuse" with the solidarity of women self-help groups. The symposium
targeted leaders in the local government, children and youth, and schoolteachers. The program built
awareness and empowerment for women, children and the community on the different forms of child
abuse, prevention of child abuse, and the role of community action. The symposium focused on
education as a means of prevention, and prevention as a way to protect children in poverty who had
been abused. Another goal of Childright was to sensitize and remind the government of international
promises made at the UN special session on children to protect them from abuse, neglect,
exploitation, and violence. Childright organizers hope and believe that the empowerment and
knowledge gained by participants will initiate strategic planning at the community level year round.
Committee for Legal Aid to Poor CLAP
367, Marakat Nagar, Sector – 6,
Cuttack – 753014, Orissa, India
On the occasion of the World Day –
19 Nov., the "In Defense of the
Child" initiative of CLAP launched
a program under the collective
theme of Article 12 of the UN
Convention on the Rights of the
Child – the child has a right to
express his or her opinion freely and to have that opinion taken into account in any matter or
procedure affecting the child. Events included: 1.) A public awareness raising rally led by 500 school
children, followed by 23 US volunteers. A group of tribal men and women performed folk dances
and beat drum-music during the rally. 2.) A Street theater was conducted by 50 school children (the
children were divided into 3 groups and performed 15 shows in 15 different communities) with the
overarching theme of child labor. 3.) Dialogues for a puppet show were drafted to reflect the issue of
child sexual abuse. The children participated in the show, and were trained how to chant the dialogue
invisibly to draw awareness from the audience to the invisibility of child sexual abuse. 4.) ~5000
committed to the prevention of child abuse through CLAPs signature campaign on 19 Nov. 5.) A
collage competition was organized for ~100 children in the slums to demonstrate their perception of
child abuse through art, writing, and creativity. A drawing competition was also held where children
could sketch pictures on the theme of child abuse. The media diligently followed CLAP activities: 20
news agencies (print and electronic media) reported on the World Day activities. As a result, the
message of prevention was disseminated to ~1,000,000 Indian households.
Development Education and Environment
Protection Society - DEEPS / Campaign Against
Negligence of the Girl Child - CANG
Kombaipatti, Kulipatti Post, Batlagundu, 624 202,
Dindigul Dt. TN, India.
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov.,
CANG carried out activities in 7 districts of Tamil
Nadu including 2 seminars on the World Day, a
street corner meeting, an adolescent girls’ rally and
a workshop, appeal pamphlets to pressure the Indian
government to declare 19 Nov. a National Day for Prevention of Child Abuse, and a press release.
DORAI Foundation
FF-3, SPL Asmana, N°2 Kalakshetra Road Thiruvanmayur, 600041 Chennai, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., DORAI organized group- and individual awareness
raising programs on sexual abuse of children in Chennai for children aged 8-14. The program
included parental involvement through capacity building and the promoting of bonding and
emotional understanding. After completion of the program, school authorities conducted follow-ups.
El Shaddai Charitable Trust
H.No. 251, Socol Vaddo, Assagao Bardez, Goa, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., El Shaddai Charitable Trust in coalition with 11 other
local NGOs organized a week-long awareness-building platform across the district, starting on 13
Nov. and ending on the World Day. Coalition members contributed a workshop for North Goa
teachers on child abuse prevention. Workshop topics included understanding child psychology,
concept of child abuse, indicators, myths, and how to deal with children who have been abused or are
undergoing abuse. Awareness activities were strategically and geographically planned on an
organization-by-organization basis. Two awareness programs were directly designed for school
students and others for migrants, women, children, and self-help groups. Banners, flyers, and other
resource materials on the topic of child abuse were distributed at workshops and given to parents,
teachers, and other professionals. In addition leaflets and stickers on child abuse were distributed to
the public. A separate session was organized for 50 children and 20 parents on child rights. Finally,
all 11 NGOs contributed to organizing a program for the children illegally held in detention at Apna
Ghar, Merces.
Enfold Proactive Health Trust
553 b, 8th Main, 4th Block, Koramangala, 560034 Bangalore, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Enfold Proactive Health Trust offered a
"demystifying sexuality" course for those working with children on prevention of child sexual abuse.
Leading up to the World Day 10 facilitators were trained commemorating 19 Nov. on the topics of
sexuality and personal safety. The facilitators engaged with 10’000 students during interactive
sessions focusing on life skills and personal safety. In addition, throughout 2008 the organization
worked for prevention by publishing a workbook series related to life skills and personal safety for
school children grades 3-9.
Forum for Child Rights, Vijayawada, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Forum for Child Rights held 2 events: a workshop on
child participation and a candle procession. The workshop was divided into a morning session on
children’s voices, self-confidence, free association, and implementation of the Convention on the
Rights of the Child (specifically articles 12-17). Topics of the morning session included issues of
violence against children, physical and sexual abuse, female foeticide, child marriage, government
interventions to tackle abuse, and children in conflict areas. The afternoon session focused on "The
Ladder of Participation" marking what progress has been made re child participation, and how much
of the ladder is left to climb, and conducted an interactive exercise. The candle procession was held
to create community awareness. The event was attended by ~300 children, government
representatives and NGOs. The procession drew the attention of the local media.
Jeewak Welfare Society
Naya Nakasha, Opposite Swastik School,
Laskaribagh, Kamptee Road, Nagpur – 440017,
India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov.,
Jeewak Welfare Society hosted the seminar
"Prevention of Child Abuse" at the Vidhabh
Hindi Sahita Sammellan Hall.
Kidpower India
G10, Sri Varshini Enclave 1, D. N° 6-20-20/5 East Point Colony, 535017 Vishakapatnam, India
To raise awareness on the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Kidpower
India held a workshop on 13 Nov, which was conducted for school children
from 5 participating schools. For 2 hours, children learned safety skills and
self-protection as a prevention measure through role-plays, group- and
individual practice. On 19 Nov., a conference on Child Safety and Protection
was organized with around 35 participants. Topics included: 2007 Report on
Child Abuse published by the
government of India, effect of abuse on
a child’s self-development, importance
of prevention, building a protective
environment,
introducing
child
protection and safety into school curriculum, development of
stronger child protection policies, and educating children about
the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and on legal,
academic, social, and practical approchaes.
Krityanand Unesco Club Jamshedpur
102A, Kalpanapuri Adityapur Industrial Area, Jamshedpur 832109, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., "Stop Child Labor in Domestic Work" was the main
theme of Unesco Club Jamshedpur program and was presented at a round table conference. Focus:
continuation of education (focused on children in poverty and strategy development through a
strengthened school system) and basic child rights.
People’s Cultural Centre - PECUC
House # VII-H/26, SailashreeVihar, Bhubaneswar - 751021, Orissa, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., PECUC advocated for a new culture of prevention
through a zero tolerance for child abuse and violence platform. 2008 Objectives: child participation
in preventing abuse and violence against children, encouraging a globalized mind-set focused on
building a world fit for children, and the sensitization of participants. The 19 Nov. program included
a children’s festival from 14-20 Nov., a rally in 40 villages that involved 1000 children and 200
adults, a poster and painting competition among school and local children, and a joint meeting at 1 of
the 2 child labor schools that PECUC opened (which rescued 100 children from various labor
sectors), involving children, parents and local government members.
Shabnam Resources
5 Buddha Street, 600 024 - Chennai, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Shabnam conducted a debate among schools and
colleges on the topic of girl-child protection from a practical perspective. Programs stressed
education, advocacy for a mute children’s court, school surveillance to end abuse, and awareness
building amongst the community. Shabnam Resources is a home and school for at risk children who
face the dangers of hard labor, child abuse, or are girls who could suffer from harmful traditional
practices. Shabnam provides these children with a safe place to grow with nutritious food, health care
and a clean place to live.
Tulir - Centre for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for prevention of child abuse 2006 (US$ 3000.--)
J-33/18, 7th Street, Annanagar East, Chennai 600102, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Tulir addressed the difficult issue of Child Sexual
Abuse (CSA). Tulir endorsed the telecast of Colours Black, a Hindi film that addresses child abuse
from the perspective of children and adult CSA survivors. Tulir also initiated an online advocacy
campaign that focused on the prevention of child abuse. On 19 Nov., Tulir personally screened the
movie The Woodsman, which was accompanied by the slogan: "Child Sexual Abuse is not
inevitable! It is Preventable!" The movie was followed by a panel discussion.
Udisha
B-3/3201, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi -110070, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., for the sixth consecutive year, Udisha organized events
and 2008 activities included poster painting competitions, walk, debate, and the yellow ribbon
campaign. The "On the Spot" poster painting competition gathered ~2000 students from ~100
schools in Delhi. Yellow ribbons were distributed to over 4000 students and parents to mark support
for the prevention of child abuse programs. In addition to ribbons, leaflets were distributed to 2000
students and parents, highlighting ten precautions parents can take to prevent their child from
inadvertently accessing pornographic material on the web. The yellow ribbon campaign received
media coverage at the local and national level. A new outreach program in Jalmana, Haryana, saw
500 students in walk and poster painting competitions.
VOICE Trust
18-Thathasariyar Residency, Mambalasalai, Tiruvanaikoil Post,
Trichy – 620005, Tamil Nadu, India
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., VOICE Trust
organized a discussion, followed by a rally.
IRAQ
Kurdistan Villages Reconstruction Association - KVRA
Sulaymany, Iraq
On the occasion of the World day - 19 Nov., KVRA produced a play on child rights.
JAPAN
Children’s Rainbow Center - CRC
983 Gumizawa – cho, Totsuka-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref., 2450062, Japan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CRC staff developed the idea to incorporate the Orange
Ribbon (the Symbol for child abuse prevention in Japan) with a Marathon. In 2008, 111 participant
runners began in Tokyo or Odawara wearing orange ribbons, and passing orange ribbons from hand
to hand. Hundreds of leaflets with the orange ribbon were distributed on child abuse. At the
marathons end-point (Yokohama Gran-mall Park) dancing and singing by citizens, a high school
marching band, exhibitions on child abuse by the local government, and a street performer making
orange ribbon balloons, commemorated the marathons successful completion. Children, while
wearing orange ribbons, enjoyed prevention activities with their parents. A movie of the event was
published online, which included messages from celebrities.
JORDAN
Work for Peace Organization/Organization of Women’s Justice in Samawa
Via : P.O. Box 930601, 11193 Amman, Jordan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., addressing the question of youth development and civil
society awareness empowerment, Works for Peace Organization focused on supporting child- youth
victims of violence. The program promotes rehabilitation through music, sports, and computer
studies. To keep weapons out of the hands of children, the project distributed 500 soccer balls to
children under the condition that they turned over their "war toys".
Queen Rania Family & Child
Center:
Jordan
River
Foundation
(Child
Safety
Program)
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for
prevention pf child abuse 2006
(US$ 3000)
PO Box 2943, 11181 Amman,
Jordan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Jordan River Foundation hosted (17-19 Nov.) a
national Children and Youth Forum with the theme of child participation and active involvement in a
child helpline development. The family support & child helpline was developed by the Jordan River
Foundation to serve the public. The support & helpline is free to use and is managed by specialists in
psychological support who provide consultations relevant to children/adolescents and parents (for
referrals to relevant institutions) and based on the principles of confidentiality, active listening, and
unconditional acceptance. 100 children from 9 public and private schools in Amman, Jordan (14-16
year olds) joined 170 adult professionals of Child Helpline International (CHI) and International
Consultants (IC) coming from over 90 countries.
Project – 3 phases:
• Preparation: Principles and Guidelines: Prior
to the forum, staff reviewed relevant
materials, instructed in methods of
facilitation, and were instructed to create
equal opportunities for the youth and ensure
understanding. The children were a large
motivating source for the forum and for
choosing which topics to address during the
forum. Material Development: Interactive
lecture developed before the forum on: 1)
Child Abuse: definitions, types, and identification; and 2) Child Helpline: service and target
groups. Raising Awareness amongst schools: 346 students attended 12 sessions .
• Production of Media Tools & Awareness Raising Material: Students were encouraged to
become advocates for the helpline, and an innovative group discussion on awareness raising
techniques was held. Students were given an opportunity to choose a media tool (creative writing,
creative drawing, posters, flyers and brochures, short films, animated films, radio ads, or
photography). Over the course of 2 months, 4 private sector divisions provided children with
training and equipment to create media products for the World Day. 346 students participated.
• The Children and Youth Forum: Students selected 11 peers to represent individual schools at
the Forum, and 100 students participated from the previous stage. The Youth Forum is a tool
developed by children for children to prevent child abuse. Day 1: The Forum was divided into 5
main discussion topics : 1) Concept of the helpline in Jordan, 2) Services offered by the helpline,
3) Group targeted by the helpline, 4) Ability of the helpline to assist in early intervention/late
prevention of child abuse, and 5) Significance of child participation. Her Majesty Queen Rania Al
Abdullah joined the children for a brainstorming session, toured the media exhibition for the
helpline while talking with students, and gave a speech (along with CHI Executive Director and a
child representative). Day 2: After uniting forces between adults and youth participants, the youth
forum revised former recommendations from Day 1. Day 3: Youth and adult joint session was
held, five students (1 per topic) formed a panel to address recommendations for the Forum.
Elected students presented media tools to the joint panel.
Children group outcomes:
• Group 1) Helpline: student defined definitions and compiled key word lists. Issues discussed
included confidentiality (child-professional), respecting characteristics of the child (feelings,
background, personality), support and counseling, and Youth participation (outreach/training
programs).
• Group 2) Services offered by the helpline: timing of the service (change to 24/7 hotline), internet
service (website/chat counseling), fundraising projects (for additional personnel), issues of
confidentiality, staff development and training, dealing with prank calls, and awareness raising
initiatives.
• Group 3) Helpline target group (2 categories): 1) children at risk for abuse, school dropouts,
students, street children, children with special needs, orphans, victims of war, neglected children.
2) Adults: parents, school counselors, newly weds, engaged couples, family friends, pregnant
mothers, extended family members and professionals. Students made lists of potential needs that
would be relevant to each category.
• Group 4) Help-line assistance in early intervention/late prevention of child abuse: awareness for
all, timing of the service, number of staff employed, serving each child, allowing the child to call
(universal service regardless of whether the child is or is not abused).
• Group 5) Significance of child participation: importance of child participation,
challenges/obstacles faced by child participation, opportunities/areas for child participation,
importance of child participation in the helpline functioning, and creating a youth-link between
callers and professional.
KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgyz Committee for Human Rights
Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek, Jumabek Street, 123/87, Kyrgyzstan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Kyrgyz Committee for Human Rights developed a
press release on crimes committed against children in Kyrgyzstan.
LEBANON
Center for Middle-Eastern Strategic Studies - CESMO
Ezzeddine Bldg #602, Masaref Street – P.O. Box 30, Beirut, Lebanon
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CESMO organized school competition on the theme:
what is the most important right of the child? The winner created a drawing entitled "the most
important right of the child is to live as a child".
MALDIVES
Human Rights Commission of the Maldives - HRCM
MA. Uthuru Vehi, 5th Floor, Keneree Magu, Male', Maldives
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov. and the Prevention Education
Week, 13-19 November, HRCM, in collaboration with key stakeholders
from government authorities and the civil society, organized various
activities to address the current situation of child abuse in the country by
increasing awareness among the public and advocating for changes in the
legislative and institutional framework:
• Building of a coalition: HRCM took a leading role in organizing and
coordinating the coalition's activities. The coalition included Ensure,
Care Society, Rights for All, Maldives Police Services, Child Abuse
Watch Maldives, the Society for Health Education and the Department
of Child and Family Protection.
• Raising awareness in the media: HRCM launched a week-long
campaign for prevention of child abuse on 13 Nov. National newspapers, radio stations and
television channels covered the event. Stakeholders engaged in radio and television programs,
which focused on victim support, offender management, and the role of the community, civil
society, and the media in promoting and respecting the rights of the child. Discussions were held
on lodging complaints, formulation of laws and regulations, the role of agencies in information
sharing, and the development of a registry for child abuse convicts to aid in monitoring and
prevention.
• Display of campaign messages: The awareness campaign slogan used was "Prevention of Child
Abuse is My Responsibility". Ten additional key messages were also developed to educate and
empower the general public, i.e. illustrated billboards and banners around Male', as well as Tshirts and TV Spots. Key messages included: 1) safety and security – every child’s right, 2) stop
and prevent child abuse, 3) Kindness and compassion for every child – my responsibility, 4)
Patience around children – what I believe, 5) I oppose child abuse, 6) A responsible child – a key
to a happy future, 7) the Maldives – a safe and secure haven for children, 8) My surroundings – a
caring and secure environment for children, 9) I will raise my voice against child abuse, 10) Stop
child abuse – live according to the principles of Islam.
• Dissemination of information: Stickers and posters illustrating the campaign were distributed
throughout the Maldives.
• Organization of public events on 19 Nov.: 1) At 4.30 PM, residents all over the islands held
hands and chorused the prevention week’s slogan. The event was broadcasted live on national TV
and radio. 2) Speeches were given on the importance of prevention of child abuse. Speakers
included: Ministers of Health, Education and Home Affairs, the Attorney General, Commissioner
of Police, Prosecutor General, Vice President of the Parliament, and President of HRCM as well
as a parent, a child and a representative of the civil society.
• Airing and broadcasting of panel discussions: Three panel discussions were aired on national
television and on the radio during the Prevention Education Week. Themes: 1) Role of the
community, 2) of parents and schools and 3) legal framework in the protection and prevention of
child abuse. Panelists were NGO representatives, parents, the Human Rights Commissionner,
Maldives Police Services, Department of Child and Family, the Ministry of Education, the Health
Sector and legal experts.
Rights for All
M. Dhonmoosa First Floor Flooniya Magu, 20312 Male’, Maldives
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., in partnership with the Human Rights Commission of
Maldives, Rights for All planned five activities: holding hands around each island to show
commitment to prevention of child abuse, a pledge, the distribution of ~3000 awareness leaflets and
stickers, poster with the day’s message publisized in major locations around central Male’ and other
islands, and television programs. A panel discussion was held with 4 local NGOs covering the
situation/extent of child abuse in the Maldives, the importance of prevention, services for abuse
victims, importance of rehabilitation, the weakness of existing legal frame works, and the
prosecution delays.
MONGOLIA
National Center Against Violence
Chingeltei District, Baga-toiruu, Bld. 40, Apt. 3.6, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the National Center Against Violence gave a 1-hour
educational curriculum on human rights. The curriculum was taught in all public schools on 25 Nov.
in honor of the World Day for prevention of child abuse. The theme of the project was "Human
Rights begin with Children’s Rights".
NEPAL
Center for Security and Justice Studies
House No. 747, Tol 19, Talchhikhel Satdobato Lalitpur-14, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Center for Security and Justice Studies, working
with the rehabilitation organization ‘Street Talent Concern Nepal’ (STCN, developed by street
children), discussed with organizers the possibility, feasibility, or desirability of reintegration of
street children with their families or societies. The organizations noted the problem of chemical
consumption (as a substitute drug), lack of food and shelter, young street child dangers (used or
killed by older street children), and the prevalence of children on the street who originate from
landless families. The facilitators discussed the options of those who wish to return to society and
attend school, and those who have been dragged into a life of petty or large crime.
Children – Women in Social Service and Human Rights - CWISH
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse 2009 (First Prize US$ 3000)
Chabahil, Kathmandu P.O. Box 21433 KMC-7, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CWISH, in collaboration with local communities and
civil society, organized 8 principle programs in the Katmandu Valley, targeting local people,
employers, parents and children:
• Child Protection Committees (CPC): The main focus of all activities was awareness raising
and educating local communities on the prevalence, causes, effects, and prevention of child abuse.
624 participants took part in orientation sessions on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), in protection and
essay writing competitions, self-protection, drama, HIV/AIDS, community role on CSA, child
protection orientation for adults, and a drawing competition on CSA.
• Drop-in-centre (DIC) activities included marking the high incident of CSA occurring in
domestic work. CWISH, along with 341 participants, developed activities around the theme
"Domestic Child Labor and Child Sexual Abuse", which meant to provide children with the
knowledge of how to recognize and prevent CSA. Activities also included essay writing, poem
composition, and drawing, exhibited at St. Xaviers College.
• School based activities: CWISH organized life-skills training, and child/youth friendly
information on CSA to be disseminated in the school system. CWISH also developed a Code of
Conduct relating to the responsibilities and conduct, which should be practiced at schools for
child protection. 19 Katmandu Valley-based schools signed the Code of Conduct on 19 November
- World Day for prevention of child abuse.
• Child right’s/abuse orientation: One-day program on children’s rights and CSA for parents,
guardians and employers of children in 6 locations across Kathmandu. 313 parents, employers,
women's group and local welfare organization representatives participated.
• Police cooperation: the Community Police Valley Co-ordination Council organized an
interactive program on CSA (designed for local welfare organizations and police) at an English
preparatory high school. 26 participating community service centers and police representatives
signed the Code of conduct.
• Training of health workers and protocol on child sexual abuse: 200 health workers from the
Kanti Children's Hospital in Katmandu received training on CSA during 8 sessions, including
diagnosis and treatment of victims of abuse, and patient referral. On 18 and 19 Nov., the Kanti
Children’s Hospital adopted and displayed the CWISH endorsed protocol on CSA.
• Information sharing program: 70 stakeholders, with the aim of raising awareness and
disseminating up-to-date, cross-sectoral information on CSA in Nepal, attended a 4-day seminar.
The Women and Children Service of the Nepal Police Force compiled a report based on 881
official police records on CSA (395 cases) and on violence against women. The seminar received
media attention via 2 local TV-channels and 7 newspapers.
• Youth Program: the Dynamic Youth Forum (DYF) led a peaceful rally in Katmandu (150
participants) to raise awareness on prevention of CSA. After the rally, the main political party
representatives and the Constitution Assembly of Nepal attended an inauguration program.
Speeches focused on the situation of CSA victims and ensuring future protection of children and
youth. The program ended with the reading and signing of a "12 point appeal letter", stipulating
steps to be taken in combating CSA and ensuring better protection of children and youth. The day
concluded with a play addressing child sexual abuse within the family. In addition to the rally,
DYF conducted 6 orientation sessions for 85 participants in Kathmandu youth clubs on 6 themes:
1) Introduction to CSA, 2) Forms of CSA, 3) Effects and causes of CSA, 4) Prevalence of CSA, 5)
Protection skills, and 6) Role of children, youth and students in preventing and protecting
children from sexual abuse.
JC International English School
GPO. Box 5841, Kathmandu, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., JC International English School organized a workshop
for school children on the topic of child abuse and children’s rights. The workshop involved 50
students from 5 village schools.
Support for Community Development - SUPPORT
G.P.O. Box 8973, NPC 290, Meenbhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., SUPPORT initiated a mass media campaign in 72
districts, 14 provinces, and in parts of Northern India by broadcasting on the 20 FM station to raise
awareness for prevention. In the community, SUPPORT placed WWSF prevention posters at child
related government agency offices, child clubs, and at the child center welfare committee.
Youth Society for Peace - YSP
P.O. Box 6807, Kathmandu, Nepal
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Youth Society for Peace, in collaboration with Hindu
Vidyapeeth –Nepal School (HVP) hosted and organized "A Day against Child Abuse" in numerous
schools. 7 volunteers traveled to Antyodaya School in Southern Nepal and trained over 210 Chepang
children (a regional community). The program entitled "Inculcating Values in Children", allowed
children to create Nepali folk songs with a special focus on girl participants. At another site,
volunteers attended Bal Bhojan (a street children protection facility) where 50 students were
educated on prevention of child abuse through the program "Children: the future of tomorrow". At
Central Hindu Vidyapeeth Nepal School, students in class 8 with the support of a volunteer teacher,
translated the Child Rights Articles into Nepali. After the translation, class 8 students educated other
students on Child Rights. In addition, students in class 7 depicted the Rights’ of the child through
pictures. The founder of HVP and a patron of YSP taught students from classes 4-9 on "Child Right
– Morality and Duty". A teacher from the Helping Children Study Club organized a child rights
poetry competition for 50 students.
PAKISTAN
Aangan-Rozan
P.O. Box 2237, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World day - 19 Nov., Aangan-Rozan organized, in collaboration with the
Child Protection Committee (volunteer based organization from 3 nearby communities), a fun fair
attended by 450+ individuals. The funfair included games for women and children, provided a
screening of animations on body protection skills, integrating children from different schools to
promote tolerance, on effective teaching methods, and organized children discussions on tolerance,
acceptance, how children learn best – through hitting or love? Women from the community hosted
stalls to sell food items, which enabled the empowerment of the entire family.
Association of Network for Community Empowerment - ANCE
P.O Box 3029, Lahore, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., ANCE planned 4 events: 1) 20 to 20 campaign –
designed to raise community awareness and support for the as of yet unimplemented Child
Protection Bill that has been stalled since 2006. 2) An entertainment/discussion activity for children
forced into the labor industry (along with parents, teachers, students, and community representatives)
to could discuss and reflect on the issues of child rights, child labor, and prevention of child abuse. 3)
Awareness campaign developed for the Convention on the Rights of the Child and for the World Day
19 November Campaign included printed materials sent to the government and to NGOs, educational
institutions, national and international organizations, professionals, celebrities and the media.
Awareness took place on a local level through the distribution of stickers, 5000 handouts and
brochures, 50 banners, and a press release. 4) ANCE, and the national secretariat of the Child Rights
Commission of Pakistan (CRCP), worked to develop a forum to eliminate child labor, bonded labor,
slavery and forced child labor.
Child Rights and Abuse Committee - Pakistan Pediatric Association - CRAC-PPA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CRAC-PPA hosted 2 events: 1) a show focused on
building awareness of child laborers, attended by 250+ people, and 2) a sporting event for children
from an internally displaced persons camp, attended by 200+ participants.
Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights -PCSW&HR - Recipient of the Prize for
prevention of child abuse 2004 (US$ 1000.-)
Sakhi Ittbar, Sialkot 51310, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., in collaboration with the Pakistan People Party (PPP),
PCSW&HR focused on aiding victims of the 2005 earthquake that devastated vast regions of Asia.
In addition to its efforts to aid and protect children in these regions, PCSW&HR initiated a
prevention program through awareness building and information dissemination. To plan for the 19
Nov. event, an administration and field staff meeting was held, resulting in the following initiatives
in 8 districts: 1) meetings with Pakistan’s education department that led to the participation of 5850
schools, reached 3.5 million children and 2 million parents through school assemblies that took place
nationwide. At these assemblies, 2 million parents pledged to work to protect child rights and the
prevention of abuse. 2) A women’s orientation session focusing on increasing women’s awareness
on child rights, types of abuse, and women’s role in prevention. Attendees included 450 women, who
pledged at the end of the session to disseminate the information they had been taught to at least 10
other women, which could mean the potential prevention education of 4500 women. 3) Orientation
session for the Beauty Parlors Association Sialkot for 225 female practioners. Sessions focused on
child rights, violence against children, types of abuse, and the role of women beauticians in
sponsoring prevention at the community level. Participants pledged to disseminate the information of
the session to customers. 4) Home-to-Home visits by women teachers spreading information on child
rights, types of abuse and role of parents to protect children from abuse. On average a teacher visited
100 houses per 3 days, meaning that 1800 homes and 7200 women were empowered in their
understanding of child rights and prevention techniques at the grassroots level. 5) A special
awareness campaign was run on the 18/19 Nov. via the Cable Network Systems in major Pakistan
cities, which correlates to the potential education of 13 million viewers. 6) The distribution of
information, education and communication (IEC) material on children’s rights took place, in addition
to the hanging of prevention banners in public areas. 7) Media briefings were published in all
national newspapers.
Sahil
Office 13, First Floor, Al Babar Centre F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, , Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Sahil collaborated with affiliate prevention programs.
Lahore, an affiliate of Sahil, hosted a seminar on prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) that was
attended by 200 participants, including students, NGO representatives, government officials,
teachers, the general public, and journalists. RU Sukkur arranged the performance of 2 puppet shows
on child abuse, child protection, and adolescent behaviors for 1000 school children, parents, teachers,
journalists, and NGO representatives. At RU Abbottabad 7 schools participated in a drawing essay
and poem writing competition that had 29 submissions. RU Jaffarabad also arranged the performance
of 2 puppet shows on the same issues, with 400 school children, parents, journalists, and NGO
representatives attending. The events were covered by 11 media outlets. Sahil’s goal is to end CSA
and the exploitation of children through prevention, intervention and protection. Sahil works on
research, awareness raising, intervention training, crisis intervention, publications, victim
advocacy/free legal aid, and is a resource for outside researchers.
Society for Empowering Human Resources - SEHER
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for prevention of chi ld abuse 2007 (US$ 3000.--)
1-B, Jinnah Avenue, Jinnah Town, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., SEHER educated and collaborated with the following
entities on a year long awareness campaign: the Government Teacher Association, All Baluchistan
Private School Association, Civil Society Organizations, Girls High School Huda, Boys High School
Gwadar, Child Protection and Adolescent Empowerment Network on violence against children, Girls
College Jinnah Town, Post Graduate Medical Institute, the Civil Hospital Quetta, the Journalist
Union, the Balochistan NGO forum, and the Pakistan (worker) Labor Federation. Other activities
included an awareness rally and media sensitization. The main 19 Nov. event was organized with the
help of the Boy Scout association Quetta. The event was the celebration of weeks of activism and
including a display of 1000 prevention posters and 200 banners, 1000 yellow ribbons prepared to
create solidarity amongst participants, 1000 lunch boxes, and local and national news coverage. Main
event included drama skit by children on violence against children, child song competition, speeches
on violence from a legal perspective, the psychological impact of violence on the minds of children,
and definitions of the forms of violence – physical, mental, injury, abuse, neglect, negligent
treatment, maltreatment, exploitation, and sexual abuse, presentations of statistical increase in
violations and abuse of children, the need for citizen participation in the provincial assembly, and the
need for the national government to pursue the eradication of violence against children and to
highlight child rights on a global level.
PALESTINEAN TERRITORY
Gaza Community Mental Health Program - GCMHP
PO Box 1049, Shuhada Street Sheikh Ejleen, El-Rimal, Gaza City, Palestine
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., GCMHP sponsored "Involving Children and Youth in
Anti-Violence Activities" programs (19, 23 - 24 Nov.) for children. On 19 Nov., a public meeting
attended by 75 regional women spearheaded the initiative "together, let us protect children from
violence". At this event, a psychologist discussed the difference between negative parenting
behaviors and positive ones. On 23 Nov., GCMHP Deir El Balah Community Center organized an
open day in coalition with the Al Maghazy Social Rehabilitation Center. Children were able to
discuss violence practiced against children by other children, physical or psychological violence
committed by adults against children, and violence committed by regimes against individuals. At the
community center, children were divided into 4 groups where they painted portraits rejecting all
forms of violence. After painting, children were engaged in singing songs with the "Palestine Aviner
Association" – a group of singers; the children also engaged in games and entertainment
competitions in song, folklore, dance or acting. Finally, on 24 Nov., a 1-hour joint radio program
addressed issues of child protection from all forms of violence.
PHILIPPINES
Stairway Foundation - SFI
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for prevention of child abuse in 2008 (US$ 500)
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro 5203, Philippines
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., SFI focused on awareness raising and prevention of
Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) through direct programs (a residential home program for street boys (1317 years old) and community based scholarships, and through an advocacy program (extensive
prevention through training and orientation on CSA, child’s rights, psychological interventions,
online safety, protective behavior, the theater production "Cracked Mirrors, Stories of Child Sexual
Abuse", and three recently developed animations: Daughter, story of incest; A Good Boy, story of
pedophiles, and Red Leaves Falling, story of child victims of sex trafficking).
On 19 Nov., SFI related the organization’s primary programs (intervention and prevention) to its
World Day activities in partnership with the Kaibigan sa Ermita Outreach Foundation and Metro
West Network; SFI developed, with the help of a resident artist, "The Children’s Room". Previously
a storage room, which was converted by the artist into a designated safe place where the artistic, and
calming setting could make children feel comfortable. The project was two-fold: children had a safe
place in which to communicate issues to trained psychologists, and partner agencies could be trained
on counseling victims of CSA. The second program for 19 Nov. was related to prevention. The
initiative, in partnership with seven other entities, focused on awareness building amongst street
children, parents and families, and high school students. To reach more students, SFI had it’s award
winning animations converted into comic books that would be easier to distribute, but would still
educate children in a safe, non-threatening manner. The children and parents received an explanation
of the comics after distribution. Children were educated on child sex trafficking, on the process
through which traffickers obtain victims, and how to identify traffickers to avoid becoming a victim.
Finally, children were educated on their rights as stated in the United Nations Convention on the
Rights of the Child.
SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka - United Nations Friendship Organization - SUNFO
N° 115, SUNFO House Allan Avenue, Dehiwala , Sri Lanka
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., 1000 society leaders,
community members, and children participated in SUNFO’s event,
which consisted of keynote speakers (governmental and religious),
cultural events focusing on children, and an opportunity for children
to participate in community service projects. The event was covered
by electronic and print media sources.
TURKEY
International Children’s Center - ICC
Bilkent University 06800 Ankara, Turkey
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., ICC aired its platform through two television
broadcasts. The first, Turkish Radio Television Broadcasting Agency program or South East Turkey
(TRT GAP) included the ICC child rights program coordinator, the policy and advocacy officer, and
two children from ICC’s child participation group. The second, "Vision of Europe" was aired on the
Turkey’s education and culture broadcast station. Finally, in collaboration with its NGO partnerships,
ICC helped to produce brochures on prevention of child abuse.
UZBEKISTAN
SOS Children’s Villages
Str. Nukus 79, 700015 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., SOS children’s villages organized meetings with
parents on the topic of prevention in 3 districts of Tashkent, and the 2 secondary schools. Members
of the SOS family strengthening project focused on the negative impact of child abuse. Volunteers in
the community distributed 300 leaflets on the purpose of the World Day, and on better parental
involvement in children’s lives. Finally, the "I paint the world" art therapy event involved 50
children under the age of 18 from 2 orphanages. After the event, the "advocacy art" was exhibited.
OCEANIA
NEW ZEALAND
Presbyterian Support Northern
PO Box 99890, Auckland 1149, New Zealand
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Presbyterian Support Northern hosted a workshop for
organizations working with children and families. Two speakers presented a workshop weaving
together the policy and research experience of child abuse, and the third speaker, a victim of child
abuse, presented her personal story. The third speaker presented the way in which she broke the cycle
of family violence to the audience.
Top of the South Network
PO Box 162, Nelson, 7040, New Zealand
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Top of the South Network asked children to write about
what was great about living in Nelson, New Zealand. The children’s responses were hung at the
location of the prevention event. Awareness building was targeted toward children and adults. For
children, there was face painting, balloon making, entertainment, free food, prizes, and child friendly
information. At the event parents benefited from information on positive parenting, received with
cards explaining the event with yellow ribbons attached, and handouts with the name of supporting
agencies that are resources for services offered in the community to children or families in need of
help.
EUROPE
2008 WWSF Global Impact Report - World Campaign for Prevention of Child Abuse -76
BELARUS
International Public Association Ponimanie - INGO Ponimanie
Leschinskogo Street 8, Building 5, office 403-404, Minsk 220140, Belarus
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., INGO Ponimanie held "Salty childhood – Silhouette"
public exhibition (19-21 Nov.). Three parts event: 1) installation style for the event, which was
composed of extra-large furniture (to remind adults what is like to be a child), large photographs, and
the silhouettes; 2) designated a "Free Microphone" period; young adults and children expressed what
they think adults should do to protect children, and uphold the UN Convention on the Rights of the
Child; 3) baby race with 60 child participants surrounded and cheered by loving families. Goal:
prevention of child abuse and neglect. The exhibition was visited by 1000+ people. Media coverage
included 9 TV channels, 5 radio stations, 16 newspapers and magazines, and 58 Internet sites. Major
event sponsors: the Swiss Agency of Development and Cooperation SDC, Mothercare, and Terre Des
Hommes.
BELGIUM
BZN Atlas / Movement Without a Name - MWN Atlas
WWSF Prize For Prevention of Child Abuse 2009 (Second Prize US$ 1000)
Julius de Geyterstraat 57 Antwerp 2020, Belgium
On the occasion of the World Day for
Prevention of Child Abuse – 19 Nov., BZN
Atlas was inspired by YouTube, a very popular
communication tool, inspired BZN Atlas and
effective communications tool mostly used and
visited by young people, which provides
worldwide
information
on
prevention.
However, concerning child abuse, very few
clarifying and qualitative videos are to be
found. To remedy this, BZN decided to develop
a project with and for youngsters against child
abuse, entitled STUKYOUTOO where video
stories are easily accessible to young people. It
offers a possibility for the youth to participate as they are directly
involved, doing everything themselves from writing the scenarios to
presenting the videos. Following the specific project goal, target group
and procedure, at least 30 video stories (30 seconds to 4 minutes) were
created by students from PiusX, a high school in Antwerp. On 19 Nov.
the video stories were launched at a public event. H.R.H. Princess
Mathilde who declared her commitment to continue to support the fight
against child abuse and neglect, pressed the button to put the videos on
YouTube. The students then shared the videos with the media and the
audience. The event also included speeches delivered by a judge for
minors, the director of the Centre for Integrated Family Care, a
governor and the mayor. After 19 Nov., shorter workshops were
organized in other high schools in Antwerp. The BZN report highlights
that over 60 videos were published on YouTube and viewed 26’000
times. BZN is planning to create a page on Facebook or MySpace, with
sub-titles of the videos in English to reach a broader audience, making a
workbook for schools and libraries, including information for teachers
and students. The videos can be found on YouTube advice or help.
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
SOS Kinderdorf International - SOS KDI)
WWSF Prize for prevention of Child Abuse 2009 (Honorary Award)
ul. Rade Bitange bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
On the occasion of the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse – 19 Nov., SOS KDI participated
under a new internal Child Protection Policy, which was adopted in 2008 and to be implemented in all
countries, including the organization of special activities on 19 November – World Day for Prevention
of Child Abuse and 20 November – Universal Children’s Day.
To increase awareness, SOS KDI created a brochure, entitled ”Children’s Rights Rule!” providing
information for children and parents. Activities took place in four areas: Sarajevo, Gracanica, Mostar,
and Gorazde.
Sarajevo
• Children’s Villages: staff was introduced to the Child Protection Policy prior to events, and
children’s representatives were introduced to a child-friendly version of the policy. Result: the issue of
protection was easily connected with children’s rights in general, children were taught the appropriate
name and examples of different forms of abuse; they learned about self-protection and how adults
should protect them; they asked for concrete protection measures, and confirmed their full trust and
openness in conversation with professionals, etc. “Children’s Rights Rule” leaflets were distributed to
4 primary schools, including in meetings with directors and pedagogues about prevention of child
abuse, and to the local community.
• Family Strengthening Project: On 12 Nov., a preparatory workshop for 16 children in a primary
school helped them design pamphlets on children’s rights and protection. On 19 Nov., 50 children
from 2 schools, together with SOS staff, volunteers and a social worker and teachers, went for a
promotional walk distributing the hand made pamphlets as well as the “Children’s Rights Rule”
leaflets on the streets. After the walk, games and color chalk drawing took place in the central square
for the children.
• Herman Gmeiner Social Center, Playbus: On 19 Nov., professionals & children traveled to popular
city areas (schools, main city squares, etc.) and distributed leaflets, following discussions and
workshops. On 20 Nov., 5 professionals and 10 children from the Herman Gmeiner Social Center
visited a correctional facility for boys/youth in Sarajevo, offering 2 workshops (working in clay and
break dancing) to the children. The workshops were followed by a group discussion (topics: issues of
abuse, the children’s experiences, plans, etc) and leaflets were distributed to the incarcerated children.
On 20 Nov., 5 professionals visited the Zeneca institution for children without parental care. The
interactive game “Man, don’t get angry” attracted 30 child participants. Children also expressed their
feelings and thoughts about the rights of the child through drawings.
Gracanica
• Children’s Village: On 8 - 15 Nov., a primary school drawing contest and workshop was organized
to prepare a child friendly version of the Child Protection Policy paper. It led to the development of a
short educational film on children’s rights and abuse prevention. On 19 Nov., the film was shown at
the award ceremony covered by the local and federal media.
• Youth Facilities: On 15 Nov., a workshop was organized on topics of: what kinds of abuse do we
know; how to recognize abuse; how to solve such situations; and what rights and needs do we have.
The workshop involved theatrical elements, which was originally a brainstorming technique for ways
to make the Child Protection Policy more child-friendly.
Mostar :
• Kindergarden and Family Center: During the Prevention Education Week (12-21 Nov.), 3 primary
schools organized workshops for 130 children (10-12 years) on “Zero Tolerance for Corporal
Punishment”. Goal: build awareness on ending family corporal punishment. Pedagogues and
psychologists gave short presentations and children worked in small groups to present their ideas. The
“How to avoid child abuse” leaflet including 10 alternative behaviors for high-risk situations was
distributed together with the “Children’s Rights Rule” leaflet. On 18 Nov., the NGO Ringo project
“Take over control” (designed to help adolescents confront abuse and reclaim their lives) was
presented to 20 adolescents. On 19 Nov., a round table was organized on “How to identify and help
abused children”. School directors and pedagogues as well as representatives of the Ministry of
Education attended (35 people). Brochures with the same theme were presented to a psychologist, a
pediatrician and to NGO representatives. The results of the “How children experience violence” were
also presented to 23 primary schools. On 24 Nov., 17 primary school pedagogues and 5 NGO
representatives attended a round table on “Prevention of trafficking and violence against children”.
Objective: promoting the “Guide for children – peer educators” to be used in schools.
Gorazde
• On 19 Nov., 15 children attended a workshop with educational games for "what they know/how they
feel about" child abuse. A round table discussion with 25 participants on child abuse and neglect was
organized for schools, school directors, social workers, municipality and cantonal representatives,
police representatives, and LOT teams (EU observation team). On 20 Nov., the Kindergarten held an
open door day with workshops and games explaining the significance of the date and child rights.
Overall Summary
4000+ leaflets were distributed to children and adults in 4 cities; 554 children between the ages of 3-18
actively participated in events, professionals from 104 governmental and non-governmental
organizations participated in activities, 50+ professionals from SOS KDI took part in the realization of
the events, and 15 media outlets informed the public of 19 Nov. related activities.
VESTA Association
Djordja Mihaljlovica 4, Tuzla 75000, Bosnia & Herzegovina
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., VESTA held a 3-day training workshop (19-21 Nov.) for
the creation of 5 member teams (consisting of the school pedagogue, a teacher, a parent, and 2 pupils
from five primary schools) for the purpose of preventing bullying in school. The training followed five
models: 1) protection of children’s rights and creation of a school surrounding, which will lead to a
decrease in peer bullying, 2) prevention methods – safe classroom and school surrounding, 3) working
with child bullies and victims, 4) identification of the objectives and methodology for an action plan,
and 5) development of action plans for preventing and combating peer bullying in schools, aiming to
establish school rules for non violent behavior, mechanisms of reporting via the SMS SOS mobile
telephone, counseling with the mobile team, and letter boxes for anonymous reports. In addition, the
production and broadcast of awareness building radio shows on prevention of bullying to be aired to
school children, and the production of brochures on peer bullying distributed to students up to the 8th
grade. 5000 copies were distributed to 43 schools in Tuzla.
BULGARIA
Animus Association Foundation - AAF
Ekzarh Jossif Str. 85 Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., AAF held two main events: 1) a staff member interview
on "Mama’s hour" (topics: child abuse, child care, and domestic violence); and 2) two public
discussions for 60 Bachelor of Psychology students at Sofia University. Topics indluded (directed
toward the field of mental health care): forms of child abuse (including recognition of neglect),
consequences/effects upon a child’s mental, psychological, and physical development, specific effects
on the stages of development, and symptoms of unreported child abuse cases.
CROATIA
Center for Abused Children "Tίc" Rijeka
Beli Kamik bb, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Center
for Abused Children "Tίc" prepared 4 events to raise
awareness on prevention of child abuse: 1) 18 Nov., a
press conference to sensitize the general public on
upcoming activities and child abuse prevention; 2) 19
Nov., it organized an educational quiz and workshops
for elementary and middle school students; 3) 20 Nov.,
Universal
Children's
Day,
it
carried
out
educational/creative workshops for children enrolled in
the Center’s half-day program; 4) 25 Nov., presented (to
Rijeka elementary schools) the results of their study on
violence through cellular phones (and other electronic devices), and presented good practice examples
that offer solutions for prevention and awareness building. (Results were also presented to the general
public via the media, and to institutions responsible for caring for child rights.)
Overall, World Day related activities included 46 educational brochures designed and distributed to 23
schools; 3000 brochures designed and distributed to the public; 180 educational posters were created
and distributed to children; 36 children from 18 schools participated in the educational quiz and were
awarded certificates as ambassadors of the Center for Abused Children "Tίc"; activities were covered
by 4 newspapers, 6 radio broadcasts, and 3 Television stations. Research conducted by "Tίc" on
"Incidences of children’s exposure to violence via mobile phones" was presented publicly at the City
Hall to 60 representatives of local public offices and institutions. Feedback, conclusions and
recommendations from child participants on the best methods of prevention were reported to the
public via local radio broadcasts, the print media, and were sent to participating schools, the Office of
the Ombudsman for Children, the Department of Health and Social Welfare of the City of Rijeka, the
Department of Education and School System of the City of Rijeka, the Police, and other relevant
institutions.
NGO MiRTa
Kraj Sv. Marije 1/III, 21 000 Split, Croatia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., NGO MiRTa organized a prevention week (13-19 Nov.)
in partnership with the Split Municipality, with the cooperation of 14 Split elementary schools, the
Country Family Center, the Ombudsman for Children Office in Split, the Town Library, and with the
financial support of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Activities included a joint call of the Municipality and MiRTa for elementary schools to join the
activities, designed, printed and distributed Children’s Rights and Prevention of Child Abuse and
Neglect materials (200 posters, 1000 bookmarks, 200 cups and 2000 leaflets for children), the
distribution of a Color book related to the topic of child abuse (1500 copies), workshops for 3rd and
4th graders on "Children’s Messages to Adults", hosted the 6th Traditional Exhibition of children’s
drawings in the entrance hall of the Split Municipality, which opened on 19 Nov., and moved to the
Town Library on 26 Nov.-3 Dec. for greater public access.
Four public lectures were given on 1) 14 Nov., entitled Risk Factors of Child Abuse by Prof. Dubravka
Kocijan Hercigonja – a Croatian psychiatrist and psychotherapist – who gave a speech for the opening
of the Prevention Action Week; 2) 17 Nov., entitled Being a Good Parent given by Andelka Bozinovic
a psychologist from the County Family Center; 3) 19 Nov., joint lecture entitled Safety in a School
from Jadranka Vuckovic, a specialist in education teacher from the Dobri elementary school, and a
member of NGO MiRTa; 4) 26 Nov., entitled A Child in the Free Time was given by Ana Pezo,
Assistant to the Ombudsman for Children in Croatia.
SOS Telephone - City of Rijeka
P.P. 61 Rijeka, Croatia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the SOS Telephone’s campaign was centered on the
theme ‘abolition of corporal punishment of children’. To build awareness, SOS volunteers visited
kindergartens, elementary schools, and high schools in the Rijeka county to distribute 20,000+
brochures and 100+ posters. In cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), SOS
Telephone created a brochure based on the Council of Europe’s publication Abolishing corporal
punishment of children – questions and answers (2008). On 18 Nov., an expert panel presented on the
topic “NO to corporal punishment of children!“ which stressed prevention measures, and the
importance of educating employees of educational and social institutions. On 19 Nov., SOS Telephone
launched its newest program "SMS help to victims of violence" working with children and young
people. Other ongoing programs by the organization include free of charge psychological, legal, and
medical assistance over the telephone to victims of any form of violence.
The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for prevention of child abuse 2007 (US$ 3000. -)
A. Hebranga 4/1, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children in Croatia
was diligent in it’s response to participating in the community through its own office, and through its
support of NGOs. Throughout the year, the Ombudsperson stressed the importance of focusing on
preventative action of all forms of violence against children, protecting them from neglect, and all
forms of abuse and exploitation. Through public appearances and messages conveyed via the media,
the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children encouraged institutions working with children, NGOs,
and bodies of local and regional self-government to observe the World Day.
On 18 Nov., a message was sent from the Ombudsperson to all print and electronic media (Croatian
National Television – HTV1, local TV stations, Otvoreni Radio, Plavi Radio, Radio 101, Radio Knin).
Also, an article was issued in a school journal that urged schools to observe the World Day – the
message (directed toward children and parents) urged teachers to include children in creating
prevention/ programs.
On 19 Nov., organizations (Family Help Centers, associations dealing with protection from violence,
schools, etc.) held expert meetings, events, and activities in recognition. A representative of the Office
participated in SOS-Telephone – City of Rijeka’s "Abolishing corporal punishment of children" expert
meeting. The Ombudsperson was a guest on "Good Morning, Croatia" during which the
Ombudsperson spoke on the WWSF award they had received, and on the importance of preventing
child abuse. The Ombudsperson encouraged the media to produce wider-ranging reports focusing on
raising public awareness on effective abuse prevention. The Office of the Ombudsperson published an
anthology of presentations from the expert discussion "Database on Sexual Offenders against
Children", the presentation ceremony (on 19 Nov.) received extensive media coverage, and as a result,
was able to place pressure onto governmental bodies for the establishment of a database of sexual
offenders against children. A winner of the WWSF First Prize for Prevention of child abuse, the Office
of the Ombudsperson donated all US$ 3000 to the School of Applied Arts in Zagreb. Students of
graphic design will design proposals containing visual and verbal messages on preventing child abuse
(aimed at the teenage population) – designed proposals will be presented on the Office’s website. A
select few will be chosen for the production of brochures and posters on preventing child abuse. The
students work will be displayed for the public in an exhibition opening in commemoration of the
World Day in 2009.
FRANCE
IPAC Design
42, chemin de la Prairie, 74000 Annecy, France
A l'occasion de la journée mondiale - 19 nov., les étudiantes en économie sociale et familiale de
l'IPAC ont lancé un concours photo sur le thème "Un autre regard sur l'enfance". Une cinquantaine de
photos ont été envoyées par e-mail. Les 20 meilleures ont été affichées à l'IPAC avec une mise en
valeur particulière pour les 4 premières. Cette exposition a été ouverte au public le 19 novembre.
Mayalena Développement
6 rue des Gerfauts, 34200 Sète, France
A l'occasion de la journée mondiale - 19 nov., Mayalena Développement en collaboration avec
l'Association Algérienne Femmes en Communication, ont organisé plusieurs activités:
• Une mini caravane en Algérie "Caravane femmes, handicapés et enfants pour le développement";
• Trois ateliers de sensibilisation des enfants contre les abus sexuels. 7 intervenants ont encadré des
enfants âgés de 4 à 11 ans. Intitulés des ateliers: "Permis de prudence"; "Confiance et
communication de groupe"; et conte "Le secret des perles".
GERMANY
Association to Abolish Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence - AMYNA
81541 München, Mariahilfplatz 9, Germany
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., AMYNA hosted two lectures: 1) on 18 Nov., entitled
Suspicion of Sexual Abuse against Pupils, and 2) on 19 Nov., entitled Disabled and Sexually Abused –
without any rights? The target audience of the first lecture was teachers & school psychologists, and
the second was judiciary, police, & qualified employees working with disabled young persons. The
final event, Open day for Prevention of Child Abuse at AMYNA e.V. was held to build awareness
prevention, and a quiz on prevention was given to participants, along with prizes.
MACEDONIA
Center for Human Rights "AMOS" Bitola
Skoevska 114, 7000 Bitola, Macedonia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., working in cooperation with the Council of Europe
Informative Office in Skopje and the First Private Gymnasium in Bitola, the Center connected the 1920 Nov., with 10 Dec. (60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights). Activities
included a workshop with students from the First Private Gymnasium using activities from the manual
for human rights education with children, and an exhibition of student’s posters on the theme of human
and children’s rights, a best essay competition Dignity and Justice for all, held in cooperation with
CoE Informative Office in Skopje and the UNDP (student from the first private gymnasium won 4th
place in the competition), promotion of the campaign "YES to Prevention of Child Abuse!", and the
promotion of the yellow ribbon displaed on volunteers. The event was covered by the local television
station TV Tera.
First Children’s Embassy
Str. Kosta Novakovic 22A 91000 Skopje, Macedonia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the First Children’s Embassy sent a reminder to the
community on the World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse (19 Nov.) and the Universal Children's
Day (20 Nov.).
Helsinki Committee for Human Rights (Youth Group)
Dame Gruev 8/5, P.O. Box 58 1000 Skopje, Macedonia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Youth Group of the Helsinki Committee developed
brochures that included types of child abuse, how to prevent/detect the abuse, what organizations work
on the issue, where to report an incidence of child abuse, etc. The brochures were distributed by Youth
Group volunteers at the Skopje square.
RUSSIA
Family Center "Three Generations"
142290 Pushchino of Moscow Region, D, 2A, Russia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Family Center "Three Generations" organized a
round table discussion with local authorities, policy agents, and active community members from the
Social Rehabilitation Center for Children "Solnishko". Focus: Solnishko coordination with nonprofits,
public organizations and municipal structures, discussion on number of cases of direct child abuse,
increase in parental deviation for performing their duty toward their children, and the ineffectiveness
of the bad parenting fine. Discussion included the development of an abuse crisis center for women
and children – 2 months following the round-table the crisis center was implemented. On 19 Nov., a
charity concert raised 11,178 rubles (~ 370 US$) to donate a refrigerator and meat grinder to
Serpukhov Children’s hospital – to aid in the nutrition of 9 abandoned children (aged 0-3). The local
media printed two articles in November related to the World Day: The Safety Underside, Part I:
Neglect is a Passive form of Abuse (19 Nov.) and Careful Hearts (26 Nov.).
Sverdlovsk Regional Non-Commercial Organization Non-Commercial Partnership Every child
83, Belinsky Str. 14th floor, Ekaterinburg, 620026 Russia
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Sverdlovsk Everychild created a 3 part project Right for
Childhood: 1) meetings with children living in state social shelters to determine their opinion on
conditions – results showed that children would rather live with parents, even the most abusive of
parents; 2) round table on 19 Nov. with officials (Guardianship Bodies, Commissions for Minors,
Center for Social Support to Families and Children) responsible for children living in shelters –
discussion centered on problems of families at risk, possible ways to support these families, and need
for the state to apply pressure to reintegrate children into families; and 3) a city based charity initiative
entitled World of Childhood – World without Borders; involving citizens of Ekaterinburg, where (after
any level of donation) a participant could obtain a plastic, foam brick they could decorate. Bricks were
used to build "House of Happy Childhood" by 1196 volunteers in a main entertainment center. On 19
Nov., yellow ribbons were distributed to those passing the near-complete house. The action was
covered in the local and regional media – 41 publications.
SPAIN
SUNAPTEIN, Asociación para la Promoción de la Salud Mental
Avenida Condesa de Chinchón n°83, 28660 Boadilla delMonte, Madrid, Spain
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 de nov. y del "Segundo Congreso Europeo de pacientes, Tecnologías
y Asistencia Sanitaria" SUNAPTEIN realizó las actividades siguientes:
• Repartición de 5000 flyers;
• Creación de una sección permanente para la prevención del abuso infantil;
• Iniciación de un Weblog para la prevención del abuso infantil.
SWITZERLAND
Association Lire et Ecrire Valais
Av. de la Gare 5, 1950 Sion, Suisse
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., l'Association Lire et Ecrire Valais a organisé des
conférences (17-21 nov.) dans un collège du canton de Vaud afin de faire prendre conscience aux
élèves que la lecture et l'écriture sont fondamentales pour pouvoir se défendre et argumenter en toute
situation, qu'il s'agit d'un droit, celui de questionner, réfléchir, imaginer, créer, pouvoir dire non, etc.
CTAS Association - Centre de consultation pour les victimes d'abus sexuels
36 Boulevard Saint- Georges, 1205 Genève, Suisse
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CTAS a organisé un concert à Genève avec le Quatuor
Terpsycordes afin de faire passer un message sur la nécessité de développer des mesures de prévention
efficaces des abus envers les enfants.
Terres des Hommes Foundation
En Budron C8, Le Mont-Sur-Lausanna 1052, Switzerland
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., round table debates were held internally at the Terre des
Hommes Foundation in Lausanne with an attendance of 50 persons. In addition, Terres des Hommes
delegations in Vietnam (20 participants), Afghanistan (12 participants), Guinea (8 participants),
Regional Protection Project in Budapest, Hungary (15 participants), hosted round table debates. The
main topic was corporal punishment, and focused on the following points: corporal punishment is
always controversial, the difficulty in identifying when corporal punishment becomes physical abuse,
laws protecting adults from the use of physical force – why are the same rights not guaranteed to
children, reasons why corporal punishments are not effective as a long term solution to difficult or
challenging behavior, corporal punishment can lead to aggressive behavior in adult life, and
suggestions for alternatives to corporal punishment, the implementation of small changes, involving
everyone in changes, and including children in the discussion process.
Krousar Thmey “Nouvelle Famille”
Rue de Lausanne 63, 1202 Genève, Suisse
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., Krousar Thmey “Nouvelle Famille” a organisé un
concert, avec Pascal Rogé, au Conservatoire de Genève.
WWSF Women’s World Summit Foundation – Fondation Sommet Mondial des Femmes
11 av. de la Paix, 1202 Geneva Switzerland
Convenor of the World Campaign and annual Swiss evetns, see Report on Pages 15-29
PORTUGAL
Fundação da Juventude (Youth Foundation) - FJ
Casa da Companhia Rua das Flores, 69 4050-265, Porto, Portugal
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Youth Foundation held an Assembly of Rights in a
rural school for children aged 6-12 years, with mothers who had been victims of exclusion/violence,
local residents, residential school children, and experts. The Assembly of Rights had three key
components: 1) Work groups: (mixed groups of non-related children and adults) discussed a particular
subject determined by the development themes; 2) Theme Development: participants would be given
the start of a phrase (i.e.: For us infant abuse is… or What I will not do with my children, when I
become a father/mother…) and would complete the phrase by describing their own situation or will; 3)
Work Council: composed of 6 children and professionals who work in the infant protection field. The
council listened and analyzed the information presented in the work groups, and provided a childprofessional dialogue on the topics from the work groups. A representative of the media was present at
the council meetings.
UKRAINE
International School of Equal Opportunities - ISEO
23 Volgogradskaya St., Off. 32, 03141 Kiev, Ukraine
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., ISEO promoted its preventative project "Let’s stop
trafficking in children! – a children claim", implemented in four regions of Ukraine: Kiev, Lvov,
Vinnitsa, and Zhitomir. ISEO provided informational training to teachers and students on the new
Ukrainian legislation concerning human trafficking. On 19 Nov., training activities were conducted in
10 regions, related activities in 6 regions, and children & youth street performances in 3 regions. In
addition, the picture competition "16 days against violence" took place where children were
empowered to draw examples of happy families without abuse.
UNITED KINGDOM
Eighteen and Under
1 Victoria Road, Dundee, UK
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Eighteen and Under implemented "Violence Is
Preventable (V.I.P)" sessions, centered on abuse prevention. The organization held sessions in schools
across Scotland that disseminated information to 500 students. Sessions offered an opportunity for
children to disclose any abuse or violence they had experienced, and enabled professionals to provide
early intervention.
Tearfund
100 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8QE, UK
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Tearfund highlighted the day on Internet, put posters
around its office to highlight the issue and e-mailed its partners in 40 countries.
Violence Reduction Unit
Pegasus House, 375 West George Street Glasgow, Scotland
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Violence Reduction Unit held a National Domestic
Abuse Conference, which united 200 delegates from across Scotland. The main topic of the
Conference was the effect of domestic abuse on children, with a special focus on working with victims
and offenders to develop better linkages between services to increase rehabilitation for offenders and
protection for victims. Key participants included the Greater Easterhouse Women’s Aid, ASSIST (an
information, advocacy and support service for survivors of domestic abuse and involved in the
Specialist Domestic Abuse Court), a MARAC project representative, the Deputy Chief Constable of
Lothian and Borders, the ACPOS lead on Domestic Abuse, and the Anti-Violence Campaign Coordinator. Speech topics included "The Victim’s Perspective", "Domestic Abuse Courts", "Effects of
Domestic Abuse on Children", "Domestic Violence Perpetrators Program", and "GIRFEC, Getting it
Right for Every Child".
THE AMERICAS
&
THE CARIBBEAN
ARGENTINA
A.S.I. NO (Abuso Sexual Infantil NO) - Argentina
Olleros 1818 3° H, 1426 Caba, Buenos Aires
On the occasion of the World Day for Prevention
of Child Abuse – 19 Nov., A.S.I. NO, who
actively worked in 2007 for the passing of a law
proclaiming 19 November as National Day for
Prevention of Child Abuse in Argentina
(National Law 26.316/2007), acted for its
implementation all over the country. For that
purpose, A.S.I. NO called upon the city of
Buenos Aires legislative body to do so and it
succeeded (Law 1915). On 19 Nov., A.S.I. NO
also organized an event on prevention of child
abuse, including panels on the theme: Main
actors and their actions’ consequences / School as the bastion in preventing child abuse / NGO
representatives' role and fight against child abuse / Lawmakers’ political commitment. A.S.I. NO also
organized activities entitled "encintado de blanco en contra del abuso sexual infantil" in various
provinces (Cordoba, Santa Fe, Mendoza, Buesnos Aires, etc.). Children were wearing white clothes
and waved white balloons as a stand against child sexual abuse. In 2009, A.S.I. NO will continue
working for the implementation of the national law 26.316/2007 in every place.
Asociación Argentina para la Prevención del Abuso y el Abandono Inantil - APAI
Derqui 192 – Mar del Plata (7600), Pcia. Buenos Aires, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., APAI realizó la
5a Barrileteada en Mar del Plata. Alrededor de 80 niños,
sus familias y pacientes internos del Instituto para
Personas con Discapacidad "Nuevo Arcobaleno",
participaron. recibieron información sobre los derechos
del niño y la prevención del abuso, así como, al final de
la jornada, un certificado con su nombre y compromiso
de velar por el cumplimiento de los derechos del niño en
todo el territorio argentino y en cualquier lugar del
planeta.
Casa de la Mujer
San Nicolás 281, 2000 Rosario, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., la Casa de la Mujer realizó actividades de capacitación de
equipos sobre el tema del “backlash”3 (el abuso de las denuncias de abuso) y del síndrome de
alienación parental (la falsa denuncia y revinculación en los casos de incesto paterno filial).
Salud Activa
Avenida Presidente Perón 25140, Merlo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., Salud Activa organizó la Tercera Jornada "Las complejas
máscaras del abusador". Más de 50 organizaciones se hicieron presentes a través de sus representantes
y firmaron un Acta para la creación de una federación u organización que mejorará las condiciones
tanto de las victimas como de los operarios que trabajan en estos temas.
BOLIVIA
Mujeres en Acción
Calle Suipacha Nº 839, Tarija, Bolivia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., Mujeres en Acción desarrolló, en coordinación con la Red
contra el Abuso Sexual, un taller de sensibilización con la participación de 40 instituciones públicas y
privadas así como la distribución de material sobre los derechos del niño y la prevención del abuso
contra los niños.
BRAZIL
Laboratório de Análise e Prevenção da Violência (Laboratory of violence Analysis & Prevention
-LAPREV) – Recipient of theWWSF Prize for Prevention of Child Abuse 2009 (US$ 500)
Via Washington Luiz, km 235 130564-340, Sao Carlos SP, Brazil
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., LAPREV created an
information brochure based on the WWSF global 19 Nov. poster and
Call to action to disseminate information within Brazil. The brochure
defines forms of child abuse, symptoms of maltreatment and where to
find help and/or report the abuse.
In the city of São Carlos, World Day activities were organized in
collaboration with the city's Secretary of Education and Culture and the
Social Service of Commerce. The Secretary of Education identified 2
local ‘trouble’ schools in the area with a combined student body of 400.
A week prior to 19 Nov., two LAPREV members visited the schools to
discuss prevention activities with the faculty, resulting in the following
activities planned for the World Day:
•
1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders: presentation of folders and
pictures taken from a children’s book ‘Rights and
responsibilities of children’. Classroom discussion and
activities focused on drawing their favorite right and
responsibility. LAPREV volunteers asked each student to
describe and explain their drawing displayed in the
classroom.
•
3rd and 4th graders: presentation of the short local video ‘My Friend the Sunflower’ presenting a
child exposed to violence. Students divided into groups of 5 or 6 to make a group collage
representing what the boy in the movie was feeling when his parents were fighting, which was
displayed in the classroom.
Activities involved 20 LAPREV members in school
activities. Each class had between 20-30 students. LAPREV
staff explained the role of the Child Protection Service
(Conselho Tutelar) and used drawings to identify signs of
distress and potential signs of abuse. Two potential cases
were identified and investigated. The event was covered by
local and regional media (Newspapers, radio and television).
In the evening, a film on child sexual exploitation entitled
"Sun Angels" (Anjos do Sol) was presented and was
followed by a debate.
In the State of São Paulo, LAPREV offered an online training on prevention of child abuse, which
reached 123 teachers and administrators across 83 schools. Every participant was required to conduct
specific activities in their schools on the World Day - 19 November. 72 schools, involving 296
teachers and school staff, 162 parents and 1075 children took part in activities, which included oral
presentations, group projects, folders, and a walkathon for prevention.
Fundação Abrinq
Av. Santo Amaro, 1386 04506-001 São Paulo SP, Brazil
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Fundação Abrinq held prevention week (17-21 Nov)
with the Reference Center of Victims of Violence (CNRVV). They published a book on prevention of
sexual and domestic violence for events. Activities included: identifying and training NGOs to
mobilize and sensitize society, a workshop on "prevention of abuse against children and adolescents",
distribution of the organizations book, and educated participants on the World Day. On 19 Nov., a
workshop was held on the importance of dialogue and exercise of citizenship by its affiliate program
Building the Future (PCF). On 20 Nov., activities were organized by the voluntary society for 30
children, and was entitled "Center Art in the Street", a workshop specifically developed for children
and youth in the community.
CANADA
Canadian Red Cross
3400 Lake City Way, Bumaby BC, V5A 4Y2, Canada
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Canadian Red Cross, believing prevention is
intrinsically tied to education, promoted prevention through their program "RespectED: Violence and
Abuse Prevention program". The program reached over 214,000 children and youth through
prevention education, and 36,000 adults who work with children directly through workshops.
RespectED published Prevention Nexus, the Red Cross national newsletter, which included an article
on the World Day activities of the Canadian Red Cross. The newsletter directly impacted 650 persons,
and has been disseminated amongst numerous others.
Mary Manning Center
210-1175 Cook Street Victoria, BC V8V 4A1, Canada
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., to build awareness on sexual violence committed against
children and youth, the Mary Manning Centre – the Child Abuse Prevention & Counseling Society of
Greater Victoria, prepared information presentations. In March (due to seasonal weather constraints), 3
members partook in a 500 km bike tour "Stop the Cycle" to raise money for the center, provide
information to children, youth and parents, and raise awareness on sexual abuse. Information was
provided on available help resources. From 18-20 Nov., Mary Manning Center held a "Child Sexual
Abuse Symposium" with international speakers, in collaboration with Pacific Centre Family Services.
Ranch Ehrlo Society Saskatchewan
P.O. Box 570 Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan, Canada
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., fourteen education facilities in the regions of
Regina/Pilot Butte, Prince Albert/Buckland, and Corman Park hosted activities for the World Day.
Activities included: brainstorming with students on different types of abuse and child rights, review of
child rights, drawing pictures of various child rights, collecting gloves, mittens and toques to hand out
to children in need, enabling students to attend a World Day Parade, promoting activities and games
on the topics of healthy relationships and respect, an in-class lesson on the four types of child abuse
and child rights, making a class banner, teacher led discussions based on the UNICEF activity guide
for healthy eating, journal writing on child rights, activity based on Ann Frank’s life and diary,
individual student posters displayed in school hallways, discussion on why people participate in the
World Day, students read a picture book on sexual abuse and created posters related to prevention of
abuse, students read UNICEF’s "Bega’s Story", which was followed by a discussion on Children’s
rights, children participated in a pizza sale to raise money, and students created the ABC of Children’s
rights. At evening group sessions, discussions focused on addressing, discussing, and later creating a
chart of the wants, needs, and rights of children, and finally, youth participated in a discussion of rights
and an activity on missing rights.
COLOMBIA
Centro de Desarrollo Social - CEDESOCIAL
Calle 70 N° 60-37, Barranquilla, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., CEDESOCIAL centró su campaña, del 12 al 19 de noviembre,
en la distribución de un plegable sobre la prevención del abuso sexual manifestando que "el abuso
sexual es un delito". Trabajó directamente con el programa de los Hogares Sustitutos del Instituto
Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar - Regional Atlántico (en el departamento del Atlántico, 120 hogares
sustitutos brindan protección integral a 350 niñas, niños y adolescentes).
Consejo Tutelar de Teusaquillo
Carrera 14 No. 43-45, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., el Consejo Tutelar de Teusaquillo lanzó la campaña nacional
"¡Cuídame, soy frágil!, promovida por el Movimiento Político MIRA, una campaña por la no violencia
contra los niños y niñas.
Fundación Aviatur
Carrera 11 # 82-01 Piso 4, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., la Fundación Aviatur realizó y envió plantillas por Internet a
todos sus colaboradores. Pegó también los carteles del Día Mundial en sus diferentes sucursales y
oficinas.
Fundación el Niño Alegre
Calle 31.31-39, San Rafael Antioquia, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., la Fundación el Niño Alegre realizó el foro "Violencia y
Niñez". Este evento tuvo mucha participación de la comunidad, conformada por representantes de las
instituciones y organizaciones del municipio, de la administración municipal, de representantes de las
instituciones educativas y de familias.
Fundación PREVENIR es mejor
Ddiag 4OG Número 72J-35, Sur Mirador de Timiza, Bogotá,
Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., la Fundación PREVENIR
es mejor realizó una jornada informativa sobre los derechos de las
victimas y desarrolló las actividades siguientes para la prevención
y la atención a las victimas del abuso:
• Un taller de creatividad artística;
• Una conferencia "La música, el misterio que nos cuida";
• Una exposición de pinturas, "El cuerpo y sus circunstancias".
Fundación Tehillim
Urbanización Villa del Viento
Cuarta Etapa - Casa 117, Popayan, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., la Fundación Tehillim organizó un taller con el tema "Fomento
del Buen Trato y Prevención del Maltrato Infantil desde la Lectura y la Biblioteca".
Fundación Tíabambi Colseguros
Carrera 13a No. 29 – 24, Piso 12, Ala Sur, Bogotá, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., la Fundación Tíabambi
Colseguros desarrolló un plan de comunicación y de intervención para
prevenir el abuso contra los niños. Diseñó y distribuyó 498 afiches al
interior de Colseguros, así como en los hogares que apoya, en diferentes
empresas privadas, fundaciones y organizaciones del Estado.
Igualmente, envió comunicados virtuales con el mensaje "NO MÁS".
La Fundación Tíabambi Colseguros organizó también un taller de dos
días sobre el tema de la participación de los niños bajo el nombre
"Herramientas de protección para niños y niñas de Casa Hogar La
Esperanza (Grupo 6 a 11 años)". El primer día, se oyeron las voces de
los niños y el segundo día, les brindaron herramientas de
autoprotección.
Fundación Ximena Rico Llano - FXRLL
Calle 47 No. 36A – 88, Medellín, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., FXRLL organizó una semana de prevención del maltrato y del
abuso sexual infantil y promoción del buen trato con capacitaciones para niños y niñas,
“vacunaciones” contra la violencia, carruseles de derechos, obras de teatro, etc.
Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe HPTU
Hospital Pablo Tobon Uribe, Calle 78 B N°69 – 240, Medellín, Colombia
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., el Grupo de atención al niño(a) y al adolescente en riesgo del
hospital organizó una jornada educativa sobre el maltrato infantil. Contó con la participación no sólo
de profesionales de la salud y de la justicia, sino también de todos los departamentos del hospital, de
muchas instituciones de la ciudad de Medellín y de madres con hijos hospitalizados.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Fundación de Mujeres por el Desarrollo del Este Inc. - FUMUDESTE
Edif. 8 Apt. 401, Los Profesionales, La Romana, Dominican Republic
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., FUMUDESTE realizó encuentros en diferentes escuelas
públicas y privadas con charlas de prevención y denuncias contra el abuso infantil. Temas:
• El maltrato doméstico;
• El trabajo de la calle;
• La educación.
Movimiento para el Auto desarrollo Internacional de la Solidaridad - MAIS-ECPAT
Sector La Limonera N° 3 Casa N° 3, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., MAIS-ECPAT inició una campaña de prevención de la
violencia.
HAITI
Club Espoir par la Foi pour Enfants Démunis - CEFED
Route Nationale N° 3 Thomonde, Hinche, Cap Haitien
A l'occasion de la Journée mondiale - 19 nov., CEFED a organisé une journée de prière à l'intention
des enfant démunis, a abordé le thème du manque d'attention dont peuvent souffrir les enfants et a
projeté un film sur les enfants domestiques.
MEXICO
Clínica Interinstitucional para la Atención Integral del Menor Maltratado - CIAIMEM
Av Matamoros S/N Jardines del Santuario, Chihuahua, Mexico
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., CIAIMEM organizó un panel de 3 días sobre los temas:
• 19 de noviembre: maltrato infantil; procuraduría de defensa del menor; implicaciones de
enfermería en atención al niño con maltrato; experiencias de enfermería; y el trabajador social ante
el maltrato infantil.
• 20 de noviembre: papel de la mujer en la violencia familiar; salud mental y maltrato infantil;
centro de violencia; maltrato infantil y derechos humanos; y foro de discusión.
• 21 de noviembre: programa de madres adolescentes; niños si mamá; rol del maestro en la
detección del maltrato infantil; y ciudades amigas de los niños.
Comité de Apoyo Integral al Menor Maltratado - CAIMM
Calle Hospital 278, Sector Hidalgo, CP 44280, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., CAIMM realizó, un concurso de fotografía "Los niños de
Jalisco" cuyos objetivos fueron: crear conciencia del auto cuidado; acentuar la responsabilidad del
cuidado de los niños; promover una cultura al cuidado de la infancia y la adolescencia; y evitar la
violencia hacia la infancia. Contó con 52 participantes y 286 fotografías. 3 premios fueron otorgados.
Dinamismo Juvenil A.C.
Calzada de los Misterios No. 60 - A502, Col. Tepeyac Insurgentes, México DF, Mexico
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., Dinamismo Juvenil organizó, junto con el Club Morisco y el
Centro Lindavista, talleres cuyos objetivos fueron la detección de la violencia que lleva al abuso de
forma cotidiana en la casa, la escuela o trabajo, así como el establecimiento de acciones personales
para transformar estas realidades en el entorno de los menores. Temas de los talleres: "Formas de
violencia en la familia (física, sexual, psicológica o emocional, económica), violencia de género y
violencia infantil". Los participantes fueron niños y niñas de 7 a 13 años y sus mamás
Hospital Pediátrico de Iztapalapa - Secretaría de Salud del D.F.
Avenida Iztapalapa No. 780, Col. Granjas San Antonio, México Distrito Federal
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., el Hospital Pediátrico de Iztapalapa organizó las actividades
siguientes: Un taller de prevención del rapto infantil; canciones; una cartilla de identificación infantil;
un teatro de y para adolescentes; una actividad titulada "El escudo de la dignidad"; un cine club
infantil; conferencias sobre los derechos de los niños y niñas; y módulos de información sobre el
registro extemporáneo y sobre la violencia familiar.
Organización Juan Pablo Segundo A.C.
Priv. 6A Oriente 2812 - 1 Col. El Cristo.
Puebla, Mexico
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., la
Organización
Juan
Pablo
Segundo
desarrolló un día de juegos y de
conferencias relativas al maltrato infantil en
un pequeño pueblo. Alrededor de 300 niños
participaron y llevaron a cabo murales
gigantes.
PERU
Organización para el Desarrollo Ambiental y la Educación Regional - ODAER
Jr. Callao Nro. 1075. Moyobamba, Dpto San Martín, Peru
En el marco del Día mundial - 19 nov., ODAER trabajó en el programa de educación social y
financiera AFLATOUN, cuyo enfoque se basa en la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño.
Desarrolló también actividades con el reconocimiento de los derechos y responsabilidades en
prevención del abuso contra los niños.
SURINAME
Foundation for Human Development - BKO
Reinastraat 16 Uitvlugt, Paramaribo, Suriname
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., which has become one of the main activities of BKO,
BKO organized a week of awareness and advocacy on prevention of child abuse.
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
World Children Unite
T&T Mt Hay Black Rock, Trinidad and Tobago
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., World Children Unite helped two 8-10 year old children,
and one 16-year-old youth publish prose on child abuse. The younger children wrote on physical and
mental abuse from parents, the youth poignantly wrote on sexual abuse and exploitation. Currently,
World Children Unite is working on a permanent, regular news-page entitled "The Children’s Voices:
through the Eyes of the Child", and finishing its webpage, which will contain a forum children can use
to express opinions, feelings, and problems.
USA
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
PO Box 176 Roslyn, New York, NY 11576, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., CAPS, through volunteers, presented its child abuse
prevention program, Safety Rules! to 2nd and 3rd grade students in three districts: Nassau County, Long
Island, and New York. Trained volunteers reached 200+ children in 8 programs. Evening volunteers
facilitated a parenting program on child abuse prevention to more than 70 parents.
Child First Advocacy Center & Rutland Office for Special Investigations
P.O. Box 6822, Rutland, VT 05702, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., magnets were produced and distributed to students on a
College Campus that had recently had 3 sexual assaults. Although not the original planned World Day
activity, the magnets, which read: "What do I do if I have been sexually assaulted?", were a crucial
resource for providing guidelines to students who might seek medical attention.
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia - CACGA
P.O. Box 1192, Decantur GA 30031, USA
On the occasion of the World day - 19 Nov., CACGA in co-sponsorship with Kennesaw State
University, National Children’s Alliance, Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, and
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center of Marietta, welcomed Claire and Mia Fontaine, co-authors of
Come Back: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey to Hell and Back. Morning session: 200+ child
advocacy center personnel, students, and child advocates heard the story first-hand of Mia’s battle with
the sexual abuse she experienced as a child. Afternoon session: 100+ participants received Darkness to
Light training from the Georgia Stewards of Children. Training focused on child protection,
understanding child abuse, and ways parents can minimize risk of child abuse.
End Physical Punishment of Children - EPOCH-USA
155 W Main Street, 1603 Columbus Ohio 43215, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., a massive letter campaign was undertaken to increase
awareness in the U.S. Congress on the issue of ending physical punishment of children in schools.
Letters were sent on 19 Nov. to all U.S. Senators, and an e-mail campaign was undertaken to notify
U.S. Representatives. The letters and e-mails urged Congress to tie corporal punishment bans to
federal funding for education.
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
P.O. Box, 17770 Atlanta Georgia, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., the Center sponsored adult education Stewards of
Children trainings designed by the non-profit organization Darkness to Light in 7 locations around
Georgia. Organization’s goal: train 1 million adults in the program by 2020. As a result of the training
sessions, an essay contest for children was hosted with the theme "How Should Adults Protect
Children from Child Abuse?" The essay contest took place in six cities, and six winners (one from
each city) were selected. A prize of US$ 100 was awarded to each winner, and all prize recipients were
recognized in their local media. As a result of the events, 500 additional adults have requested training
to prevent sexual abuse. Importantly, as a result of this training/awareness campaign, one of the
participating students of the essay contest disclosed abuse. Measures were taken through a
participating child advocacy center to protect the child from future harm.
Helen’s Haven Children’s Advocacy Center
P.O. Box, 1544 Hinesville GA, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Helen’s Haven Children’s Advocacy Center held a
prevention education week (14-21 Nov.). As a part of the World Day, 2 workshops entitled "Circles of
safety: Child Sexual Abuse Perpetration Prevention" and "Building Blocks to Healthy Sexual
Development – A Strategy for Prevention" were held in conjunction with "Stop it Now!, GA" a
program from Prevent Child Abuse Georgia. Helen’s Haven worked with law enforcement officers,
school personnel, and individuals working with adolescents on suicide awareness/prevention through
the training program "Question, Persuade, Respond". On 19 Nov., Helen’s Haven invited children and
families who had received services at the center for an afternoon of games, arts and crafts, a puppet
show, and a cookout. On 20 Nov., Helen’s Haven hosted an Open House to thank members of the
local community for volunteering to provide needed improvements to the center. A local elementary
school art teacher and art club painted murals on the walls, 30 soldiers located at a near-by base helped
by making crucial improvements to the Center, In all, 100 volunteers were recognized at the open
house for their contribution in helping Helen’s Haven continue to prevent child abuse.
International Child Abuse Network, Inc. - Yes I CAN
Recipient of the WWSF Prize for prevention of child abuse2005 (3000. – US$)
7657 Winnetka Avenue, PMB #155, Canoga Park, California 91306-2677, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Yes ICAN continued its Children’s Art Exhibit. Children
create art throughout the school year, while hearing from parents and teachers information on child
abuse prevention. Child artists receive a certificate of appreciation; a gift bag with certificates to
businesses around the local areas that are child-friendly, and each school hosted an award assembly
where artwork was displayed.
Jacob Wetterling Resource Center
2314 University Ave., W Suite 14, St. Paul MN 55114-1863, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., four agencies: Jacob Wetterling Resource Center,
Minnesota PTA, Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, and the United States Attorney’s Office provided
resources on child abuse prevention and internet safety information.
Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota
1821 University Ave. W, Suite 2025, St Paul MN 55104, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., four agencies:
Jacob Wetterling Resource Center, Minnesota PTA, Prevent
Child Abuse Minnesota, and the United States Attorney’s Office
provided resources on child abuse prevention and internet safety
information.
New York Division of Youth and Family Services - DYFS
1601 Atlantic Avenue 5th Floor, Atlantic City NJ 08401, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., DYFS organized a prevention walk on Atlantic City’s
boardwalk. Walkers wore t-shirts for prevention and carried banners.
Safe Shores: The Children’s Advocacy Center
300 E Street, NW, Washington D.C., USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Safe Shores organized child sexual abuse prevention
training. To increase the organization’s prevention program, it has begun a transition to a larger facility
for 2009, which includes a room specifically designed for training large groups.
Stop the Silence
P.O. Box 127, Glenn Dale, MD 20769, USA
On the occasion of the World Day - 19 Nov., Stop the Silence launched its first annual 24-hour, online
"Talk around the clock" to stop Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). The program was designed to increase
awareness, educate for prevention and treatment, and celebrate the lives of survivors of CSA through
art and informational outreach.
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