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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>At a joint regional child rights conference and Children\u2019s Helplines Summit in Gaborone recently, ministers have affirmed their support for safeguarding children\u2019s rights in Botswana.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Annah Mokgethi, stressed the imperative to eradicate child labour because it poses a significant hindrance to proper development of children.<\/p>\n

In her address, Minister Mokgethi highlighted the adverse impact of child labour on human rights, particularly in impeding crucial stages of a child\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

Poverty and exploitation<\/p>\n

She emphasised the strong connection between poverty and child labour, noting its limitations on education and social mobility before declaring her commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty and exploitation.<\/p>\n

\u201cKe gore ngwana wa modisa wame o ya go nna modisa wa bongwanake (What happens is that my herdsman\u2019s child will become my children\u2019s herdsman),\u201d she said. \u201cThis is wrong and it must end.\u201d<\/p>\n

Minister Motlhagodi also attributed child labour \u2013 which is prevalent in agriculture, livestock and urban domestic work, especially affecting young girls, to lack of awareness and cultural misconceptions in which a child\u2019s labour is often considered to be equivalent to children\u2019s daily chores.<\/p>\n

International partners<\/p>\n

Botswana has actively collaborated with international partners, including the United States Embassy and Humana People to People Botswana, to address child labour through legislative measures and social programmes.<\/p>\n

At the conference, Minister Motlhagodi announced Botswana\u2019s \u201cmoderate advancement\u201d rating in 2022 for its commitment to eliminating child labour, citing ratification of the International Labour Organisation\u2019s Labour Inspection Convention as evidence of the government\u2019s comprehensive approach.<\/p>\n

Expressing allegiance to international conventions such as the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the minister declared Botswana\u2019s dedication to ensuring children\u2019s safe journey to productive adulthood.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Khumo<\/p>\n

At the same conference, the Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mabuse Pule, stressed the necessity of specialised government units focusing on children\u2019s rights and welfare and advocated for Children\u2019s Khumo after the manner of Kgomo Khumo.<\/p>\n

The junior minister disclosed that as part of government\u2019s commitment, his ministry allocates resources, among them P221,481.40 for orphan care, nearly P10 million in subventions for child service organisations, and P750,000 for child welfare.<\/p>\n

A total of P241,750,540 is committed to children in Botswana annually.<\/p>\n

Source: Botswana Gazette<\/b><\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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