Day of the African child: A reminder on the role of the African child in pursuing democratisation

The Election Resource Centre (ERC Africa) joins the rest of Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child 2024, a day of remembrance for the role played by the youth on June 16, 1976 during the Soweto student uprisings. The Day of the African Child is celebrated to commemorate these children and the brave action they took to defend their rights. The Day of the African Child also serves to celebrate children of Africa as well as inspire a sober reflection and action towards addressing the challenges that children in Africa face on a daily basis.

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