Africa-Press – Eswatini. Over 80 children gathered at The George Hotel on Saturday to demand action against violence in churches, homes and schools.
Hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office in partnership with UNICEF and the Church Forum on HIV and AIDS, the Children’s Interfaith Dialogue on Ending Violence Against Children brought together teens aged 15–18 from across Eswatini and a range of faiths including Christian, Muslim, Baha’i, Latter-day Saints, Adventists, Shembe and independent churches.
Under the bold theme “Bantfwana Bangumliba Loya Embili, Ending Violence Against Children,” the child-friendly forum unpacked the Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) findings and gave the floor to young voices who shared lived experiences and solutions.
“Faith leaders must do more than preach, they must protect,” said a Church Forum representative, while a DPMO official urged faith-based institutions to become champions for safe spaces.
The children didn’t just speak, they led. They called for accountability, better listening, and stronger safeguards in homes, churches, and classrooms.
Their message was loud, clear, and urgent: “Don’t just call us future leaders, let us lead today.”
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