Massive turnout for celebrations

to perpetrators of child sexual abuse and help young children to realise their potential. Melody Chipanga, who was representing Domboramwari High School, said the Government should take stringent measures in making sure that perpetrators of child sexual abuse are brought to book.

She also urged the Victim Friendly Unit to execute its duties without turning a blind eye on the plight of the children.
“The Government should play a part in making sure that children’s rights are respected and also it should set up mechanisms to follows up cases to do with child abuse and oppression.

Victim Friendly Unit should be no exception because we have had cases of bribery of police officers by a perpetrator which is becoming a worrying issue among children,” she said.

Meanwhile, the residents of Epworth have bemoaned the lack of talent recognition following a polished performance that was exhibited by students the same day.
This year’s event was running under the theme “Eliminating harmful social and cultural practices affecting children”.

In a speech red on behalf of the District Administrator for Epworth, Evelyn Masuka said that Epworth has a reservoir of talents ranging from dramas and other forms of entertainment. “This is the place that brought up prominent comedians like Freddy Manjalima aka Kapfupi and also others like Marabha and Bonjisi.

Therefore, I am urging all the leaders in this community to make sure that some of the raw talents exhibited here are polished to become international acts,” she added.

Parents who graced the event applauded the role played by civil society groups like Justice for Children Trust, and Plan International in organising events like this one since they promote a platform for dialogue, creating awareness at the same time.

Epworth has been on the limelight for bad things for the past 10 years, therefore civil society organisations like Justice for Children Trust took the initiative to educate and help the children through hosting such an event at the core of the Epworth suburbs.