By Kingsley Mamore
Mepekope (O/R) April 11, GNA – The European Union, in collaboration with Right to Play Ghana and local partners, have launched a GHC13 million project aimed at eradicating child labour and trafficking in Ghana’s cocoa and fishing communities.
The “My Rights, My Future” project, which is set to run for three years, will focus on the Oti and Volta Regions, where child labour is prevalent.
The project will enhance the capacity of child protection committees to respond to child labor cases.
It will also support teachers and schools in creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.
It will again engage parents, caregivers, and community leaders in promoting positive social norms and advocating for better laws to protect children.
The project will Provide support to vulnerable families, with a focus on girls and marginalized groups.
The initiative aims to reach 4,800 children and 9,600 parents, as well as hundreds of community leaders and educators.
By aligning with national and international frameworks, such as Ghana’s Children’s Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the project seeks to promote child rights, improve educational access, and strengthen child protection systems.
Mr. Evans Sinkari, Programme Director, Right to Play International, speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said “Children belong in schools and playgrounds, not on farms or fishing boats.”
Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Oti Regional Minister said, “These initiatives are lifelines for thousands of children whose futures are currently at risk.”
Ms. Paulina Rozycka, Head of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, European Union in Ghana, “Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.”
The “My Rights, My Future” project will run from November 2024 to October 2027, with the goal of creating a sustainable impact in the targeted communities.
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