The Conference is part of the project to establish CRAs within the SAHRC, in efforts to strengthen child participation and amplify the voices of children on matters concerning them in their communities. The Conference will facilitate panel discussions with child delegates and leading industry experts from renowned organizations such as Google, Tik Tok, Meta, MTN and Media Monitoring Africa, on various topics such as; cyber security, privacy, bullying, CSAM and emerging issues.

The CRU cordially invites members of the media to attend this monumental launch and collaborative activation to advance child-participation and strengthen children’s rights in South Africa.

Date: 24 February 2024

Time: 08h00 – 15h30

Venue: Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre; 243 Glen Gory Rd, Norton's Home Estates, Benoni, 1501.

Background on SAHRC Children’s Rights Unit

The SAHRC places the best interests of the child first in all of its work. As such, Commissioners resolved in 2020 to establish a dedicated Children’s Rights Unit, to focus on effectively fulfilling the Constitutional mandate of promoting, protecting and monitoring the realisation of the rights of children in South Africa. The Children’s Rights Unit seeks to protect, promote, and educate on children’s rights, advocate for legislative and policy reform, create awareness and participate in advancing children's rights both at the domestic, regional and international levels.

The Unit’s work is informed by the Constitutional mandate of the Commission, the Children’s Act and other relevant national legislation, and applicable international and regional instruments.

ISSUED BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

For further information or enquiries, please contact:

Mr Wisani Baloyi, SAHRC Acting Communications Coordinator, 081 016 8308 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.