{"id":5861,"date":"2026-04-14T11:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/?p=5861"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:16:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:16:48","slug":"protect-not-punish-commemorating-the-international-day-for-street-children-across-don-bosco-child-protection-centres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/?p=5861","title":{"rendered":"\u201cProtect, Not Punish\u201d: Commemorating the International Day for Street Children Across Don Bosco Child Protection Centres"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201c<em>Do everything through love, nothing through force.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Don Bosco<\/p>\n<p>Guided by this enduring principle, the Project Development Office (PDO) of the Salesians of Don Bosco \u2013 Africa Nigeria Niger Province joined the global community in commemorating the <b>International Day for Street Children (IDSC)<\/b>, observed annually on April 12.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s theme, <b>\u201cAccess to Justice: Protect, Not Punish,\u201d<\/b> calls for a shift in how societies respond to children in street situations, emphasising protection, inclusion, and dignity over criminalisation and neglect.<\/p>\n<p>Across the Bosco Child Protection Centres in Lagos and Ibadan, there were a series of impactful activities spanning advocacy, community engagement, outreach, and spiritual reflection.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"1337fef\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"IDSC09\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NTg2MiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cDpcL1wvcGRvc2RiYW5uLm9yZ1wvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNlwvMDRcL0lEU0MwOS5qcGVnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiMTMzN2ZlZiJ9\" href='http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC09.jpeg'><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"272\" height=\"182\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC09-272x182.jpeg\" 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child protection.<\/p>\n<p>At Bosco Child Protection Centre, Ibadan, representatives from key government agencies, civil society organisations, and community groups gathered to reflect on the urgent need to protect children living in street situations.<\/p>\n<p>Participating institutions included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ministry of Women\u2019s Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Zenith Bank<\/li>\n<li>Public Complaints Commission<\/li>\n<li>National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)<\/li>\n<li>Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)<\/li>\n<li>National Orientation Agency (NOA)<\/li>\n<li>Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)<\/li>\n<li>Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)<\/li>\n<li>Child Protection Network<\/li>\n<li>Community Development Council (Egbeda LGA)<\/li>\n<li>Catholic Women Organisation (CWO)<\/li>\n<li>Association of Shelter and Homes Operators of Nigeria<\/li>\n<li>Association of Orphans and Vulnerable Children of Nigeria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These engagements highlighted a shared commitment to ensuring that <b>every child is protected, supported, and allowed to thrive<\/b>.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC-DAY2d-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC DAY2d\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC-DAY2c-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC DAY2c\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC-DAY2a-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC DAY2a\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC6-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC6\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC-DAY2-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC DAY2\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC2-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC2\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC-DAY2e-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC DAY2e\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pdosdbann.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IDSC-272x182.jpeg\" alt=\"IDSC\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M646 125C629 125 613 133 604 142L308 442C296 454 292 471 292 487 292 504 296 521 308 533L604 854C617 867 629 875 646 875 663 875 679 871 692 858 704 846 713 829 713 812 713 796 708 779 692 767L438 487 692 225C700 217 708 204 708 187 708 171 704 154 692 142 675 129 663 125 646 125Z\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M696 533C708 521 713 504 713 487 713 471 708 454 696 446L400 146C388 133 375 125 354 125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><b>Taking Advocacy to the Streets<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A major highlight of the commemoration was the <b>street march held in Ibadan<\/b>, where Bosco Home CPC, alongside partners, took advocacy directly to the public.<\/p>\n<p>The march, which moved through Gate and Mokola, served as a powerful call to action \u2014 drawing attention to the realities faced by street-connected children and the urgent need for inclusive policies and community support systems.<\/p>\n<p>More than a symbolic gesture, the march was:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A platform for <b>raising public awareness<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>A bold expression of <b>advocacy for vulnerable children<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>A reminder that <b>every child deserves to be seen and heard<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As echoed during the march:<\/p>\n<p><i>A society that fails to listen to and accompany its children risks losing its future.<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Reaching the Streets: Direct Outreach<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In line with the theme of the day, outreach activities were also carried out to directly engage children in street situations.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts focused on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Building trust and connection<\/li>\n<li>Providing immediate support<\/li>\n<li>Reinforcing the message of dignity and inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through these interactions, the PDO and its partners reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that <b>no child is left behind<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Engagement and Public Visibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The commemoration also gained wider visibility through a feature on the Nigerian Television Authority\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1UFgmc9Ncc\/\">Watch here<\/a><\/em>, helping to amplify the message to a broader audience.<\/p>\n<p>This media engagement played a crucial role in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raising national awareness<\/li>\n<li>Highlighting the realities of street-connected children<\/li>\n<li>Promoting advocacy for child protection policies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>A Moment of Reflection and Gratitude<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The activities concluded with a <b>Holy Mass at St. Gabriel Parish, Mokola<\/b>, where participants gathered in thanksgiving and reflection.<\/p>\n<p>The Mass served as a moment to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reflect on the mission of serving vulnerable children<\/li>\n<li>Give thanks for the impact achieved<\/li>\n<li>Renew commitment to the work ahead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As expressed by Bosco Home CPC, Ibadan:<\/p>\n<p><i>It is the love of God that continues to propel this mission \u2014 restoring hope, dignity, and purpose in the lives of vulnerable children.<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Amplifying Voices Through Storytelling<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At Bosco Child Protection Centre, Lagos, the commemoration was further enriched through a <b>short documentary video, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/v\/1BtBFPhoj8\/\">View here<\/a><\/em><\/b>, capturing real stories, lived experiences, and the impact of ongoing interventions.<\/p>\n<p>These stories serve as powerful reminders that behind every statistic is a child with a name, a story, and a future worth protecting.<\/p>\n<p><b>A Call to Action: Every Child Counts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The International Day for Street Children is more than a day of reflection \u2014 it is a call to action.<\/p>\n<p>The PDO of the Salesians of Don Bosco remains committed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protecting the rights of children in street situations<\/li>\n<li>Promoting access to justice and social inclusion<\/li>\n<li>Creating opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because ultimately:<\/p>\n<p><b>Every child counts. Every child matters.<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Looking Ahead<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As the PDO continues its mission across Nigeria and Niger, it calls on stakeholders, partners, and communities to join in building a society where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children are protected, not punished<\/li>\n<li>Voices are heard, not ignored<\/li>\n<li>Futures are nurtured, not neglected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A major highlight of the commemoration was the street march held in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5878,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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