The Child Protection Alliance has voiced grave concern about children participating in a protest at the Bakoteh dumpsite. The organization labeled the involvement of minors in such a hazardous location as deeply troubling and unacceptable. It emphasized that the dumpsite, with its toxic fumes, sharp waste, and heavy machinery, presents immediate dangers to a child's health and safety.
While acknowledging the right of citizens to demand better living conditions, the alliance stated that using children for this purpose violates protection laws and community values. It called upon the Department of Social Welfare and other authorities to urgently investigate the incident.
The CPA urged parents and community leaders to safeguard children and ensure they are not placed in dangerous situations for any reason. It reiterated that children belong in safe spaces and that their well-being must not be compromised.
While acknowledging the right of citizens to demand better living conditions, the alliance stated that using children for this purpose violates protection laws and community values. It called upon the Department of Social Welfare and other authorities to urgently investigate the incident.
The CPA urged parents and community leaders to safeguard children and ensure they are not placed in dangerous situations for any reason. It reiterated that children belong in safe spaces and that their well-being must not be compromised.
