Children's Day
15 May 2007
The celebration of national Child Protection Week (CPW) is to take place
from Monday, 28 May 2007 to Sunday, 3 June 2007, under the theme "renewing our
pledge in a national partnership to end violence against children and tackle
child poverty." The national launch of CPW will take the form of a two-day
symposium on tackling child poverty, to be held at the Sandton Convention
Centre on Monday, 28 May 2007.
CPW events
1. National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Budget Vote
As part of the build-up to CPW, Minister Zola Skweyiya will present the
departmental budget vote to the National Council of Provinces on Monday, 28 May
2007, to highlight its focus for this financial year which includes the
reduction of Child Poverty.
Venue: NCOP Chamber, Parliament
Time: 14h15
2. Symposium on tackling child poverty
Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Committee Room 5: Second floor
Time: 9h00
3. International Children's Day
On International Children's Day, Friday, 1 June 2007, the national and
Western Cape Department of Social Development will host a community event to
highlight partnerships in fighting violence directed at children. The event
will also create greater awareness about child protection structures and
programmes on a national, provincial regional or district and local level.
Venue: Bonteheuwel Multi Purpose Community Centre, Cape Town
Time: 9h00
Enquiries:
Zingaphi Matanzima
Tel: (012) 312 7381
Cell: 073 122 3133
Jonas Mashigo
Cell: 082 6151478
Issued by: Department of Social Development
15 May 2007
