The Nasarawa State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has given support to the global call for the eradication of child labour and sundry practices that hamper the growth, development and safety of children.
The United Nations has set aside June 12 every year as World Day against Child Labour. This year’s theme is “Universal Social Protection to End Child Labour.”
According to a statement by the state Chairman Rabiatu Ibrahim Addra and Vice-Chairman Aminat Abdullahi Olotu which was made available to our correspondent yesterday, FIDA calls for collaboration among parents, stakeholders and the state authorities to lend their support to calls to protect children.
“Failure of parents/guardians to cater for the needs of the children and protect their rights offends Section 28 of the Child’s Right Law of Nasarawa State, 2005.
“On this day, we call for an immediate stop to the practice of sending young children to hawk on the streets or sent from their homes to live and work as domestic help.
“We all have a role to play in identifying victims and reporting any case relating to child exploitation/abuse. We call on traditional rulers and other community leaders to join FIDA in the campaign as part of our integrated approaches to tackle the problem,” the statement read.
FIDA Nasarawa also called on the state government to put in place social protection systems as means of fighting poverty and vulnerability, in a bid to assist in fighting the menace of child labour in our society.
Credit : NIGERIAN BBC NEWS.
