Strengthening Child Protection: Launch of the National Child Protection Reporting and Referral Pathways

This speech marks the launch of the National Child Protection Reporting and Referral Pathways in Lesotho, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Youth, Gender and Social Development, World Vision Lesotho, UNICEF Lesotho, and other key stakeholders. The pathways provide a clear mechanism for identifying and reporting child abuse, ensuring coordinated case management by various service providers. The initiative aims to strengthen community capacity, empower children and families, and enhance protection systems to safeguard boys and girls from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence.