The Human Rights and Development Services (HURDS), a non-governmental organisation, has sensitised more than 100 pupils of the Anaji Key Primary School in the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality on their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
The exercise was aimed at helping the pupils understand their identity, what they deserve and when to speak up in situations that threaten their safety.
Ms Eugenia Dery, Programme Officer at HURDS, said “children knowing their rights could create the difference between silence and safety.”
She explained that through HURDS’ Child Rights and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Sensitisation Programme, implemented under the AWDF KASA Project, the pupils were guided to appreciate their fundamental rights, recognise signs of sexual and gender-based violence – including online abuse – and identify safe avenues for reporting.
Supported by the Community Development Office of Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly and the Municipal Girl Child Coordinator, the session focused on building confidence, breaking the culture of silence, and reminding every child that their voice matters.
“When children know their rights, they are better protected,” Ms Dery added.
