Nobéré Establishes Child Protection Network for Coordinated Care

Nobéré:The municipality of Nobéré has established a municipal child protection network to enhance the coordination of efforts for preventing and caring for children who are victims of violence. The installation ceremony was attended by the provincial director of Family and Solidarity, Herman Dabira, and the president of the special delegation (PDS) of Nobéré, Pierre Kafando.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the network unites various social strata within the commune of Nobéré, providing a framework for consultation, coordination, and action to prevent violence against children and ensure their care. Comrade Dabira highlighted that prior to the network's establishment, child protection efforts were uncoordinated, with individuals intervening According toir own means and expertise without a unified approach.

The establishment of this network marks a significant step in organizing child protection at the municipal level. It aims to facilitate faster identification of vulnerable cases, appropriate referrals, and follow-up. PDS Kafando emphasized that child marriage and other forms of violence remain major concerns and necessitated the creation of a formal framework to mobilize stakeholders and raise public awareness.

Comrade Kafando encouraged network members to commit fully to their roles and collaborate with technical services, community leaders, and families. Alongside the network's establishment, 20 members are undergoing training on child protection strategies, supported financially by UNICEF. This training aims to enhance their ability to monitor, alert, prevent, and support children affected by violence.

The training includes modules on recurring violence in Zoundwéogo, system and network approaches to child protection, and case management. Upon completion of the three-day workshop, members will establish the network's office, equipping Nobéré with skilled actors to transform the network into an effective tool for sustainable child protection.