DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN HOSTS REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS MEETING TO STRENGTHEN CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMS

 A major highlight was a presentation from the Department of Children’s Head Office on the Framework for Action to strengthen child protection systems in Ghana. Stakeholders also engaged in a session on the Government of Ghana’s commitment to ending violence against children, alongside the introduction of the Child Protection Maturity Scale.

The meeting also created space for questions, answers, and interactive dialogue between participants and facilitators. According to organizers, this platform was vital for enhancing collaboration among agencies and ensuring that child abuse cases are reported promptly and handled appropriately.

 The Acting Regional Director for Department of Children in Oti Region, Ella Faith Ashong emphasized that strengthening child protection systems requires a multi-sectoral approach, and called on all stakeholders to commit to Concrete actions.