The Civil Society Organizations Forum on the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACRWC) was formed in 2009 to ensure a united voice on behalf of Africa’s children and to strengthen the work of the ACERWC in carrying out its mandate.
It brings together CSOs from across Africa, Child Rights experts, and representatives from the African Union.
The Forum is organised twice a year, usually in March and October
Participants discuss issues relating to child rights (panels, working sessions) and prepare resolutions and recommendations for the ACERWC session which follows.
All NGOs are welcome to take part in the Forum.
Upcoming Forum: October 31st to November 2nd, 2013
The 8th CSO Forum is be held in Addis Ababa from October 31st to November 2nd, 2013 focusing on the theme of the Day of the African Child for 2013: Eliminating Harmful Social and Cultural Practices Affecting Children: Our Collective Responsibility.
- Registration for the 8th CSO Forum has been closed.
- Revised DRAFT AGENDA 8th CSO Forum_Oct 25th.
- More information here.
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Prochain Forum: 31 Octobre to 02 Novembre, 2013
Le 8ème Forum des OSC se tiendra à Addis Abeba du 31 octobre au 2 novembre 2013 sur le thème de la Journée de l’Enfant Africain pour 2013 : éliminer les pratiques sociales et culturelles néfastes qui affectent les enfants : notre responsabilité collective.
- L’enregistrement pour le 8ème Forum des OSC est fermée.
- Telecharger l’ordre du jour provisoire en anglais (traduction en cours)
- Pour plus d’informations
