 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
SAHRC calls for better protection of children’s rights
25 March 2017
The South African Human Rights Commission has called for better protection and implementation of children’s rights.
The South African Human Rights Commission has called for better protection and implementation of children’s rights.
This comes after the country celebrated Human Rights Day earlier this week.
The commission says every child in the country has rights as outlined in section 28 of the constitution.
Nearly every government in the world has promised to protect, respect and fulfill these rights, yet they are still violated.
Speaking on Morning Live, Human Rights Commissioner Angela Makwetla says every child under the age of 18-years should be protected.
Source: SABC
About us
Understanding PAIA
The Human Rights Commission is the national institution established to support constitutional democracy. It is committed to promote respect for, observance of and protection of human rights for everyone without fear or favour.
Sentinel House, Sunnyside Office Park, 32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
011 877 3600 (Switchboard)