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Empowering Young Voices: The Children's Right to Play Project Takes Flight

 

By Caroline Kabugi

Play is more than just fun it’s a fundamental right that every child deserves. Understanding the need to champion this right, Loyola Centre for Media and Communication (LCMC) undertakes this initiative on Children’s Right to Play Project in schools. This initiative isn’t just about talking it’s about inspiring action. Through education, performance arts, and community engagement, students are being equipped to stand up for their rights and become advocates for a better future.




The project recently kicked off in two schools in Nairobi, where a total of 70 students eagerly embraced the mission. Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive learning, and the creative power of artivism, they are stepping forward as the next generation of child rights defenders.

The sessions introduced students to the importance of the right to play and its role in child development, the connection between decent work for adults and the prevention of child labor, and how they can use their voices and creative skills to advocate for change.

Students also gained insights into child labor laws, the power of advocacy, and how they can use performance art as a tool for social change.

The students are now gearing up for creative productions, where they will bring their advocacy to life through music, storytelling, and performance. Their enthusiasm signals the start of something powerful, a movement where they are not just participants, but leaders in the fight for children's rights.

What’s Next?

With each session, more students will gain the knowledge and confidence to challenge injustices and advocate for their peers. As the project expands, these young voices will help shape a future where every child enjoys their right to play, learn, and grow without fear of exploitation.

The future of child advocacy is bright because when young voices rise, change follows.


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