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ACERWC
@acerwc
Official Twitter account of the AU Organ based in 🇱🇸 mandated to monitor the implementation of the African Children's Charter. WhatsApp only:+266 5605 9300
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    Apr 14
    #RatificationAlert: #Somalia🇸🇴 has ratified the Charter: H.E. Kadidja Al-Makhzoumi deposited the instrument of ratification with the AUC Office of the Legal Counsel. A major step toward universal ratification: 52/55 AU Member States. #AfricaFit4Children
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    ACERWC
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    Jun 12, 2020
    What are the laws and practices in @_AfricanUnion MS in relation to children in the #justice administration? Our panelists H.E. Mariama Sylla, Minister of Social Action & Children in #Guinea, Lady Justice Martha Koome, #Kenya & @CleoAngieM will reflect on this issue. #DAC2020
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    ACERWC
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    Jan 28, 2023
    Consultancy Opportunity: Qualified candidates should send their applications comprising a resume,a technical and financial proposal to the ACERWC Secretariat. Deadline for submission 24/02/ 2023 at 17:00 SAT. More details on: acerwc.africa/en/opportuniti…
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    ACERWC
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    Dec 10, 2024
    📢 Leadership Transition at the ACERWC Secretariat: We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ayalew Getachew Assefa has been appointed as the Acting Executive Secretary of the ACERWC Secretariat. Dr. @Getachew_Ayalew succeeds Ms. Catherine Maina, who has served as Officer in Charge
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    ACERWC
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    Aug 1, 2024
    [Ratification alert] The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic 🇪🇭 has ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. The ratification instrument was received on 29 July, 2024 by the @_AfricanUnion Office of the Legal Counsel. As of today, 51 AU member states
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    ACERWC
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    Aug 26, 2024
    The ACERWC and the UN CRC signed a historic agreement for enhanced collaboration. A memorandum of Understanding was signed on 26 August, 2024, by the Chairpersons of the #UNCRC @askelton_CCL and the #ACERWC Wilson Adão, to develop a framework for collaboration between the two
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    ACERWC
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    Apr 15, 2024
    Findings of the Study on Teenage Pregnancy in Africa: "25% of all teenagers in 24 African countries are experiencing pregnancy. This statistic manifests into a more concerning fact: 1 in every 5 adolescent girls in Africa becomes a mother before turning 19." #ACERWC43
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    ACERWC
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    Oct 12, 2023
    📝Registration is opened: You can now register for the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Committee #ACERWC42: 🗓️ 08-17 Nov, 2023. 📍Addis Ababa #Ethiopia acerwc.africa/en/form/sessio…
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    ACERWC
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    Mar 19, 2019
    "Let’s move the discussion from #OSCE to Child Safety online" @COnlineAfrica @WeProtect @ECPAT @IWFhotline #DGD #ACERWC33
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    ACERWC
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    Nov 20, 2022
    As we celebrate the #WorldChildrensDay today, the #ACERWC joins all #children and stakeholders aspiring for a world fit for children and call on AU Member States to live up to their obligations as prescribed in global and regional child rights instruments. #AnAfricaFit4Children
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    ACERWC
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    Jun 14, 2020
    #DAC2020 Webinar will look at the elements that define a child-friendly justice system. Here are the key areas our panelists will discuss. Be part of the conversation #ChildJusticeAfrica. Send your questions and indicate your panel of interest before 15 June, 2020, 12:00 EAT.
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    ACERWC
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    Jun 16, 2024
    Joint Statement of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child and then African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on the Commemoration of #DAC2024. "On this 16th day of June 2024,...we underscore our deep concern about the violation of the
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    ACERWC
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    Nov 14, 2023
    The Committee views #ChildParticipation as a crucial aspect of child development. We commend the CSO of #Malawi for providing such platform to children to contribute meaningfully in decision-making processes on matters that affect them. #ACERWC42
    Consideration of CSO Complementary Report on the Periodic Report of #Malawi during the 42nd Ordinary Session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC).
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    ACERWC
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    Jul 22, 2018
    It is now official, the Kingdom of #Lesotho will host the @acerwc Secretariat. The Executive Council of the @_AfricanUnion has adopted the decision during the last summit in Mauritania. Read all the decisions from the Executive Council here: au.int/en/decisions/d…