The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) is proud to host this year’s Children’s Sector Parliament. The event, scheduled for Friday, August 4th, 2023, at the Laudium Community Centre in Tshwane, aims to give children in Gauteng a platform to engage with both the GPL and the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) on various service delivery and social empowerment issues affecting them.
Importance of the Children’s Sector Parliament
The Children’s Sector Parliament represents a crucial step forward in involving children in the decision-making process, allowing them to voice their opinions on matters that directly affect their lives. The event will serve as an essential platform in assisting the GPL in exercising oversight for the recognition, protection, rights, and equality of children across Gauteng.
Theme and Focus Areas
The theme for this year’s Children’s Sector Parliament is “Following up on our commitment: making your future work better.” Discussions will revolve around policies, tolerance, and challenges faced by children, ultimately providing solutions to these pressing issues. The focus of the event will be on monitoring and evaluating the implementation of children’s rights.
Topics for Debate
The debates during the Sector Parliament will cover a range of topics that include exploring formalizing aftercare services in public primary schools in Gauteng, the impact of school infrastructure on providing quality learning and teaching, and assessing the pitfalls and benefits of Gauteng Department of Education’s online applications.
Inclusivity and Participation
GPL remains committed to its constitutional mandates of oversight, law-making, and public participation. The organization implements programs that actively seek to improve the quality of life for the people of Gauteng. By involving children in these discussions, GPL hopes to provide a more inclusive approach to addressing the challenges faced by Gauteng’s youth today.
Media Coverage and Live Streaming
Members of the media are invited to cover the event, and the proceedings will be streamed live on Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s platforms such as YouTube and Facebook.
In conclusion, the Children’s Sector Parliament, organized by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, will bring children’s issues to the forefront of discussions and promote meaningful dialogue between the young generation and decision-makers. The event is an essential step in ensuring that the voices of Gauteng’s children are heard and taken into account when creating policies and legislation. This initiative showcases the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s dedication to empowering the younger generation and nurturing future leaders. By successfully executing this event, Gauteng will set an example for other provinces in South Africa and countries around the world.
