Child Protection Agency hosts rally, other child awareness activities

The Child Protection Agency on Monday started a week of activities including a grand school rally in Mahdia, and several areas countrywide to raise awareness about child abuse.

Several community outreaches were also hosted in Sophia, Mocha Arcadia and at Linden, a press release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said. Ministry personnel interacted with residents from the various communities and educated them on social issues such as responsible and positive parenting.

The agency also hosted two television programmes in Linden and Berbice. GINA noted that citizens were told about five pieces of legislation that it has mandate over: the Protection of