Social Development Minister Edna Molewa will on Friday, 29 May 2009, address the community and civil society to observe the International Day of Families and Child Protection Week at KwaThema on the East Rand.
South Africa is observing child protection week on 25 to 31 May, while the International Day of the family was on the 15 May.
Child protection week's theme for this year is "Caring communities protect children," and it aims to:
* create greater awareness about abuse, neglect and exploitation of children
* encourage families and communities to report cases of abuse
* enhance partnerships with various stakeholders and communities in order to build a caring society for children
* uphold government's commitment to protect and promote children’s rights in partnership with all sectors of society
The international day of families will be celebrated under the theme “mothers and families: Challenges in a Changing World."
The media is invited to cover the event.
Date: 29 May 2009
Time: 10h00
Venue: Kwa-Thema Community Hall,24503 Nkosi Street, Kwa Thema Customer Care, Centre, Corner of Chaka and Moshoeshoe Streets, Ekurhuleni
For RSVPs contact:
Brenda Hlungwane
Tel: 012 312 7303
Cell: 073 308 5108
Relebohile Sekamotho
Cell: 073 612 3865
For enquiries contact:
Zanele Mngadi
Cell: 082 330 1148
Issued by: Department of Social Development
27 May 2009
