Last week, Baridi Kwa Baridi Women CBO actively participated in key engagements focused on advancing child protection, justice and welfare in Busia County. Below is a recap of our activities:
1. Sub-County Advisory Committee Meeting on Child Protection
Baridi Kwa Baridi Women CBO attended the Sub-County Advisory Committee meeting, where key stakeholders convened to discuss pressing issues affecting children and review progress made since the last quarterly meeting.
Key Highlights:
- Assessment of the current conditions in Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs).
- Discussions on the ongoing Care Reforms as some CCIs undergo phasing out.
- Updates on the launch of Children’s Service Month on 21st November, aimed at clearing the backlog of children’s cases and increasing awareness of children’s rights and protection.
As an organization committed to safeguarding children, we reaffirmed our dedication to supporting these reforms and ensuring that children’s rights remain a priority across our communities.
2. Celebration of Children’s Service Month in Busia Sub-County
We joined judiciary staff and various child protection stakeholders in commemorating Children’s Service Month, themed:
“Securing justice for every child: Enhancing multi-agency collaboration and increasing budgetary allocation to combat child abuse.”
The Judiciary emphasized its commitment to:
- Prioritizing children’s cases
- Giving special attention to matters involving children
- Addressing pending cases without delay
Handling cases involving children in conflict or in contact with the law
At Baridi Kwa Baridi Women CBO, we believe that no child should be invisible. Through psychosocial support, vocational training and community sensitization, we continue to stand for the protection and empowerment of every child. 📣 Justice delayed is justice denied.. Every child matters. Every child counts.
If you are a child or a guardian in need of protection, justice, or support, please visit the nearest court or child protection office for child-friendly services.
Quarterly Sub-County Child Labour Committee Meeting.
We also participated in the quarterly Sub-County Child Labour Committee meeting held at Breez Hotel. The session brought together key stakeholders to:
- Review progress made since the last quarterly meeting
- Evaluate the action plan previously developed
- Discuss challenges encountered in addressing child labour within the sub-county
The meeting reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration to eliminate child labour and support vulnerable children.
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