Cambundi-Catembo – The deputy provincial governor for the Political, Economic and Social sector, Domingos Eduardo, Tuesday reiterated the need to vigorously combat the practice of violence against children, especially sexual abuse and exploitation of children, with a view to their full development.
Speaking during the provincial ceremony held on June 1 (International Children’s Day), in Mussolo, Cambundi-Catembo municipality, Domingos Eduardo said that the society has the duty to protect children until they become adults, responsible and capable of contributing to the country’s development.
In this sense, he understands that families have increased responsibilities, since they represent the primary institution of society, but regretted the fact that in many cases, it is within this fringe where flagrant violations of the rights of minors are registered.
He recalled that the State also has its task in what concerns the protection of children’s rights, which go through the creation of quality teaching conditions and other actions that contribute for the healthy growth of this fringe, but it is up to the families to provide their share regarding other aspects of preservation.
On the other hand, the official announced the inauguration in the next days of a children shelter centre in Lombe commune, Cacuso municipality, with capacity to house 220 minors, with the purpose of reducing the number of children on the streets.
Source: Angola Press News Agency