UNICEF is productive in
helping to create a world where every child the rights. They have the worldwide
power to influence the decision-makers to turn the most innovative ideas into
reality. That makes them irreplaceable among world organizations, and rare
among those that work with children. UNICEF was created just with that purpose
in mind (unicef.org).
The area of the world I chose to share with my colleagues was Tamale, Ghana. Emmanuel
Holortu has seen some of the worst cases of violence against children where
discipline goes too far. Mr. Holortu is the head of the Domestic Violence and
Victim’s Support Unit in Tamale. His primary role is to protect children in
Ghana’s Northern Region against abuse (unicef.org). UNICEF has supported a
national list of reported child abuse cases, as well as training its staff to
help children in abusive situations. This organization plays a critical role in
the strengthening of child protection systems, supported by (unicef.org).
These experiences have a devastating effect on children’s
emotional wellbeing because; they are affected emotionally, physically and
socially. Emmanuel Holortu is trying to rescue children from the situation and join
them with their biological family. Children need encouragement so their
potential is realized. If they are constantly abused, you shut the door to that
expression. The child’s self-esteem is damaged. (unicef.org).
UNICEF:
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Kathleen,
ReplyDeleteAgain, I enjoyed reading your blog assignment. I am glad that young children can get assistance in this country. I hope every country has support for the well-being of young children. The UNICEF is making sure that all children are being treated fair world-wide. Good Job!!
Ida,
Colleague Kathleen:
ReplyDeleteThank you for an interesting blog.I must agree that "children need encouragement so their potential is realized." Therefore we must continue to advocate for improvement in the ways all children are treated regardless of ability or disability. We never want to shut the door of opportunity in the life of any child. Great Post!