Social Protection of Children : National Symposium Ongoing In Yaounde

It is a difficult moment for all Cameroonians, particularly to children and other categories of socially vulnerable persons.  The difficulties linked to the massacre of school children in the town of Kumba, South West Region cannot be overemphasised. It is within this backdrop that the Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irène Nguene, on October 29, 2020 opened a national symposium on the social protection of children in Cameroon. The theme of the meeting is “Access of vulnerable children to education.”
The Minister of Social Affairs said it is a transitional period as the government is revisiting its National Development Policy. As such, public policies to ensure economic substantiality of children are being put to the test. She recalled that child protection remains a constant concern at the national and international community. Since the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CDE) was celebrated last year, Pauline Irène Nguene said the Ministry of Social Affairs has organised several meetings for partners to reflect and exchange ideas on the social situation of children and his rights. 
Prelude to the symposium, experts met to id...