Joshlin tragedy underlines our failings on children’s rights
South Africans need to use human rights month to renew their efforts to ensure children can grow up in safe, protected environments
24 March 2024 - 00:00
This month, South Africa is yet again commemorating human rights month. Yet the rights of children continue to be trampled on, as shown by the harrowing headlines. Think of Joshlin Smith, the case of an innocent child who went missing that is attracting international headlines. Joshlin is one of the many missing children in South Africa right now...
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