Addis Ababa, December 13, 2024 (FMC) – Ministers responsible for Children’s Affairs from across the IGAD region are endorsing the IGAD Child Policy Framework, taking a significant step toward advancing children’s rights in East Africa.
The decision is being made during a Ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the regional bloc said in a post on its social media page.
The signing of the declaration reflects a unified commitment to implementing the framework and ensuring stronger protection and promotion of children’s rights across the region, IGAD noted.