Definition
of terms, biblical perspectives of child rights, key sources of children’s
rights; International instruments (treaties): The United Nation Convention on
the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare
of the Child (ACRWC) and government protocols: the Constitution of Kenya. Child
rights in Kenya: All safeguards for the rights and welfare of the child in Kenya in the light of the constitution of
Kenya and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The role of advocacy,
methods of advocacy; networking, lobbying, public campaigning/raising
awareness, media work, prayer, negotiating skills, and capacity building. Benefits and challenges
facing child advocates and policymakers in relation to children’s rights.
Understanding policy and relating it to child rights and advocacy as protected
or neglected within the family, school, and community. Integration of policy and
advocacy with the Christian faith. Child
protection policies in Kenya; discuss
the need for child protection policies in children’s programs. Ethical issues
in the protection of children: guidelines and standards.
- Editing Teacher: Roseline Olumbe