On World Children’s Day, SOS Children’s Villages in South Africa calls for urgent action to uphold children's rights and promote inclusion for every child.
SOS Children’s Villages South Africa is a child-focused organisation, looking after children who have lost the care of their parents. Picture: Independent MediaThis day serves not only as a reminder of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 but also as an opportunity to reflect on the state of children's rights both locally and globally.
“According to the 2024 Child Gauge Report by the Children’s Institute, millions of children in low-income and rural areas lack access to quality early learning, proper nutrition, health services, and a safe living environment,” Loate notes. At SOS Children’s Villages, the mission is clear: to provide secure and loving care in a family setting for children who have lost or are at risk of losing parental care.
“It is our responsibility as an organisation to uphold and ensure our children are protected,” said Loate during a recent community outreach event.
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