Essay Topic: Social Welfare Policy and the Protection of the Rights of the African Child
Richard Evbuomwan
(University of Benin) While social welfare policy should emphasize the importance of safeguarding children’s rights, it is crucial that children should also be made aware of their responsibilities to their parents/guardians.
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Barnabas Akharame
(University of Benin) "Promoting the rights of the child is a collective responsibility of all members of society... The welfare of children ultimately depends on how seriously adults and parents in the society take rights of the child."
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Nathaniel Asibor
(University of Benin) "The most important step toward protecting children’s rights is for governments in Africa to make these rights top priority in social welfare policies."
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Yusuf Akpeji
(University of Benin) "The African Union Charter on the rights and welfare of the child should be ratified, domesticated and effectively implemented by all African countries."
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