“Let’s unite against violence against children” is a powerful and important message. It emphasizes the collective responsibility and collaboration needed to address and prevent violence against children. When individuals, communities, governments, and organizations come together, they can create a strong and effective force against any form of abuse or harm directed at children.

This unity can manifest in various ways, including advocating for and implementing protective policies, raising awareness about the rights of children, providing support services for victims, and promoting education on positive parenting practices. It’s crucial to foster a culture of respect, understanding, and care for children, ensuring that they grow up in safe and nurturing environments.

Vertex Initiative officer at Bryson elementary school and joined the Smaujata Institute in a Peace Walk to protect and oppose sexual violence against children

The walk took place on 06/10/2023 and started at Mburahati Primary School at around 2 o’clock in the morning by going around various streets with primary school students and ending right there at the school. Various stakeholders of gender issues and government people including the head of the gender office in the Ubungo district of Dar es Salaam, local government representatives and school teachers all together gave various advice to children on the cruelty of sexual violence as well as various ways to provide information when they are subjected to violence at home, at school or even on public transport