The MAEJT celebrates the Day of the African Child

June 2010- The African Movement for Children and Young Workers (MAEJT) celebrated the Day of the African Child on June 16th. This day offered the opportunity to all delegations of the MAEJT to express their point of view, make declarations on Child’s rights, and organize activities to guarantee a protective environment for children in Africa.

In Burundi, the MAEJT national delegate participated to a radio talk show with State authorities. In Cameroun, a street walk was organized by the EJT to celebrate this day. In Ivory Cost, the MAEJT national coordination mobilized all who defend child’s cause. In Ethiopia, demonstrations were organized in schools and in Mali a speech was made about the 12 children’s rights. In Niger and Senegal, group activities around child’s rights were organized.

For more detailed information, please consult the MAEJT newsletter.