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Child labour workshop

Today we (Girls net) attended a workshop at the house of moyo along with other NGO's that discussed child labour in South Africa. It was very informative and covered most of what child labour involves. We talked about what child labour is and how it can be defined and we came to the conclusion that child labour is when a child is unwillingly working to support themselves or others and if that work prevents a child from receiing anything that is their right (e.g: education). We also linked many prevailing problems in South Arfica with child labour; child pornography and
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World Aids Day with Nelson Mandela's Childrens Fund

Today I was present at an event that was in a way in commemoration of World Aids Day. We (Girls Net younger group) went to Saxonwold and did "Cyber Dialogues" with a few other NGO's but with the Nelson Mandela's Children Fund being the host of this event. We discussed topics concerning Males and their roles in HIV/AIDS and as role models in their homes, communities and children(s)'s lives. Some very personal stories were shared and in general it was an eye-opening experience to what these young teenagers and children have experienced and are still experiencing daily.
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