Following the launch of World Day Against Child Labour 2010 on June 7, the TACKLE project (Tackling Child Labour Through Education), in collaboration with the Ministries of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, and Education, yesterday staged a child labour awareness programme for schools at the Theatre Guild Playhouse.
This was part of the activities planned by the Ministries and the European Union (EU) in observance of World Day Against Child Labour 2010.
To highlight awareness of the programme, there was a dramatic presentation under the theme ‘Go for the Goal – End Child Labour’. Songs and poetry highlighted the ills of child labour and the benefits of attending school.
The dramatic presentation will be taken around the country and the students were encouraged to disseminate the message to end child labour in their schools, communities and homes.
Additionally, as part of the observances, primary and secondary school children were engaged in an art and jingle competition, reflecting the ills of child labour and the urgent need for it to be stopped.
The winners of the various categories of the competition were presented with their awards during the programme.
The participating schools included Ketley, Watooka Day, Winfer Gardens, and Thomas Moore primary schools. Other participants included the New Amsterdam, Freeburg, L’ Venture and Vreed-en-Hoop secondary schools.
These and other planned activities are in commemoration of World Day against child labour to be observed on June 12.
Over the years, the administration has been staging interventions that address the improper treatment of children and initiatives have been taken to protect them from societal ills. (GINA)