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Fiji must remain vigilant and increase efforts as there are new threats and risks for children – Akbar

Fiji must remain vigilant and increase efforts as there are new threats and risks for children – Akbar

By Rashika Kumar
25/11/2022
[Photo: Fijian Government]

Fiji must remain vigilant and increase efforts as there are new threats and risks for children in a globalized world.

This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar while speaking at a workshop with key stakeholders from government ministries, non-government organizations and civil society, who will play an important role to validate the National Child Protection Strategic Framework and the Five-year Action Plan 2022-2027.

Akbar has stressed the important role parents play in the upbringing of a child.

Akbar further says prevention and response to child neglect and abuse will require a collective approach, thus the National Child Protection Strategic Framework and the Five-year Action Plan 2022-2027 will provide strong guidance and strategic direction.

The two-day workshop will conclude today.

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