The plan focuses on inter-sectorial collaboration and family responsibility
Madam Dakoa Newman, the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has launched a five-year Strategic Plan to empower street-connected children and young persons through comprehensive rehabilitation.
The plan focuses on inter-sectorial collaboration and family responsibility to ensure these children enjoy the same rights as all children in Ghana.
The strategy addresses challenges identified in past surveys, including a 2011 study finding 61,492 street-connected children in Accra and subsequent initiatives in 2015 and 2017.
Madam Newman highlighted ongoing efforts and collaborations, thanking partners and urging further support from stakeholders for effective implementation.
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