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Human Rights Institute of South Africa
The South African government has identified children, particularly those in rural areas, as a vulnerable group needing attention as they continue to suffer various violations of their rights in both the private and public spheres. Concerns regarding |
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Legal Resource Centre
The Project believes that children are the foundation on which a new South Africa must build itself. Although a number of important Constitutional Court cases have resulted in an evolving jurisprudence that also impact on the realisation of children |
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South African Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
SACMEC shall be a strong, loud voice in the field of children's rights, both in terms of interventions aimed at alleviating the exploitation of children and in the tracing and recovery of missing children. |
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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child safeguards the rights of children in various ways, stipulating that the authorities must seek to safeguard the best interests, survival and development of the child, protect children from discrimination an |
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Children's Institute
The work of the Children's Institute is aimed at promoting the principle of taking the best interest of the child into account, and at ensuring that children are given primary consideration by society. In particular, the Institute pays special attent |
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The Children's Charter of South Africa
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Children's Rights Centre
‘Children’s rights’ is a very wide topic as it touches on every aspect of children’s lives. In summary, children have the right to survival and protection and the right to develop to their full potential. They also have the right and responsibility |
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Constitutional Court of South Africa
The inclusion in the Bill of Rights of a special section on the rights of the child was an important development for South African children, most of whom had suffered under apartheid for many years. Some had been detained without trial, tortured and |
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Child Safety
If you know of a crime that has been committed, visit or phone your local police station to report it: If you as a teacher suspect child abuse, you must report it.
Crime Stop: 0800 11 12 13.
Childline: (Toll Free 24 Hour Helpline) 08000 55555
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Save The Children
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent organisation for children, making a difference to children’s lives in over 120 countries.
From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children helps children to achieve a happy, hea |
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