AFRUCA - Africans Unite Against Child Abuse is the premier charity promoting the welfare of African children in the UK. Established in May 2001, we work within our community to raise awareness of key child safeguarding issues. As part of the activities marking our fifth year in existence, we are holding a London wide conference on "The Role of Faith Organisations in Safeguarding African Children". This conference is held to explore key safeguarding issues within different faith organisations. It will examine how they (faith organisations) can play a leadership role in the African community in protecting and promoting the welfare of African children. Conference Aims and Objectives Conference Themes
pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/afruca_faith.pdf
The Role Of Faith Organisations in Safeguarding African Children
Enable discussions and information exchange between faith organisations and practitioners on the safeguarding needs of African children
Identify barriers in policy & service provision to faith groups to assist them in their work with children.
Explore future strategies to improve relations and communication between faith organisations and practitioners.
Develop recommendations and strategies for policy and practice to ensure the safeguarding of African children within faith organisations.
Madressahs: Discipline and Physical Punishment
Religion, Culture and Female Genital Mutilation
Witchcraft, Exorcism and African Churches
The Role of the Church in Combating Child Trafficking
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http://www.crin.org/docs/afruca_faith.pdf
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