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Children's Voices

Children's Voices is an original Play Africa programme made possible by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. It helps create a new generation of informed, engaged South African citizens who feel empowered to make a positive difference in the world around them, and who are aware of their rights and responsibilities as enshrined in the Constitution.

GOALS FOR CHILDREN Children's Voices is a special one-year programme, designed and implemented by Play Africa in collaboration with the education team at Constitution Hill, in this programme, children will: LEARN ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION AND RIGHTS * Through dialogue and playful activities, children are introduced to key concepts of South Africa’s democratic Constitution, children’s rights, and the rule of law * Children develop a greater awareness of their rights * Children are empowered with a vocabulary to engage in dialogue about abstract concepts of human rights, children’s rights, girls’ rights, democracy and rule of law LEARN HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN DEMOCRATIC DECISION-MAKING * Children explore the Constitution and notion of the rule of law in a mockcourtroom environment, understanding the court as an important and meaningful institution to protect children’s rights and human rights in any democracy * Children are introduced to the concept of democratic decision making through an election, and are given first-hand experience in “registering” to vote, voting at a child-size booth, casting a ballot in a ballot box, and awaiting the results BUILD AWARENESS AND INSPIRE ACTION TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF GIRLS AND WOMEN * Increase the visibility of the importance of children’s rights and girls’ rights at Constitution Hill through a custom-built, interactive children's rights exhibit. * Foster dialogue among children and adults about girls' rights.

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