WDPCA 2026 SYMPOSIUM: Protect Early. Act Together. End Child Abuse.

WDPCA 2026 Protect Early. Act Together. End Child Abuse.

The Young Muslims Association (TYMa), in collaboration with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, is committed to promoting child protection, raising awareness about child abuse, and encouraging collective responsibility in creating safer environments for children.

As part of the 2026 WDPCA programme, two key activities will bring child protection advocacy closer to schools, families, and relevant stakeholders.

1. School Advocacy Programme

Date: 19 November 2026

The school advocacy programme will focus on raising awareness about child abuse, promoting prevention, and encouraging early reporting and intervention within school communities.

Through engagement with students and relevant school stakeholders, the initiative aims to strengthen understanding of child safety, help children recognize unsafe situations, and encourage them to seek support from trusted adults when necessary.

The programme also highlights the important roles teachers, parents, and school communities play in protecting children and responding appropriately to concerns about abuse.

2. WDPCA 2026 Symposium

Date: 21 November 2026

The symposium will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss child-abuse awareness, prevention, early intervention, reporting mechanisms, and shared responsibility for child protection.

It will bring together relevant stakeholders, including parents, teachers, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, government agencies, NGOs, and young people, to exchange perspectives and strengthen collective efforts towards safer communities for children.

The symposium emphasizes the importance of collaboration between families, schools, community organizations, and relevant institutions in addressing child abuse and promoting child welfare.

Our Focus

The WDPCA 2026 programme centers on four key priorities:

Awareness: Improving understanding of child abuse and its warning signs.
Prevention: Promoting safer environments for children at home, in schools, and within communities.
Early Intervention and Reporting: Encouraging timely responses to concerns about abuse and appropriate reporting through relevant channels.
Collective Responsibility: Strengthening collaboration among families, schools, communities, NGOs, and government institutions.

Protecting Children Is a Shared Responsibility

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe environment where their dignity, rights, and well-being are protected. Through school advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public awareness, TYMa seeks to encourage meaningful participation in building safer communities for children.

Protect Early. Act Together. End Child Abuse.

Together, we can strengthen awareness, encourage responsible action, and contribute to a future where every child is safer and better protected.