31/05/2022
This week is Child Protection Week in South Africa (29 May - 04 June). We at Face Of Emalahleni would like to raise awareness and show our support during this week and beyond.
What is child protection week?
National Child Protection Week is commemorated in the country annually to raise awareness and promote children's rights of children as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Children's Act (Act No. 38 of 2005).
Protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse is not only a basic value but also an obligation clearly set out in Article 28 of the South African Constitution.
If you know of or see a friend, family member or neighbour being abused, please help them by speaking out. Don't turn a blind eye. See the support numbers and info below.
Get help:
The Department of Social Development has a pilot a 24-hour call centre dedicated to provide support and counselling to victims of gender-based violence:
The toll-free number to call is 0800 428 428 (0800 GBV GBV) to speak to a social worker for assistance and counselling. Callers can also request a social worker from the Command Centre to contact them by dialling *120*7867 # (free) from any cell phone.
You can also get help at: Childline South Africa: 0800 055 555Child Welfare South Africa: 0861 4 CHILD (24453) / 011 452-4110 / e-mail: [email protected]
