OSD and SCI Conduct Training Workshop on Voluntarism, Child Rights, and CRC Reporting
The Organization for Social Development (OSD), in partnership with Save the Children International, successfully conducted a two-day training workshop on Voluntarism, Child Rights, and CRC Reporting on May 23–24, 2026, at IVY Hotel in Bishoftu, Ethiopia. The workshop brought together government stakeholders, civil society organizations, child-led representatives, and children to strengthen understanding of volunteerism, child rights, CRC reporting mechanisms, and advocacy planning. The sessions also highlighted key CRC concluding observations and reinforced the importance of meaningful child participation, coordinated advocacy, and stronger protection systems for vulnerable children in Ethiopia.
Spotlight on Adama: Empowering Children as Advocates for the UNCRC & ACRWC
Organization for Social Development (OSD) and The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) hosted a collaborative child-rights workshop in Adama, uniting children from Adama, Addis Child Led Initiative Coalition (ACLIC), Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City Child Parliament, Debre Birhan with Save the Children International and government stakeholders. The event deepened knowledge of the UNCRC and the African Charter (ACRWC), providing a powerful platform for children to actively voice concerns regarding esentations with child-led discussions empowering young advocates and strengthening accountability among civil society and government partners for sustainable child protection.arly marriage, child labor, displacement, and abuse. By introducing ACERWC monitoring systems and reviewing Ethiopia’s policy obligations, the workshop successfully combined expert presentations with child-led discussions empowering young advocates and strengthening accountability among civil society and government partners for sustainable child protection.
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