10 July – Human Rights

Today we spoke to Kate Evans – from Hip2b2. They are searching for twenty bright learners who excel in Maths and Science to act as brand ambassadors for the Shuttleworth Foundation Hip2B2 Programme. If you are in grade 10 or 11 then this is your chance. The deadline for applications has been extended from 25 June to 10 September 2007. For more information you can visit www.hip2b2.com or contact Kate at (021) 970 1232.
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We also spoke to Lucy Jamieson - Senior Advocacy Coordinator for Child Rights from the Children’s Institute. We were talking about the New Children’s Act. The Children's Act No 38 of 2005 came into effect last Sunday and it has been welcomed with mixed reactions. The new Act will give children from the age of 12 various rights - including the right to abortions, contraceptives and HIV medication and according to others this will encourage sexual activity among children but Lucy says the act will protect South African children from abuse and neglect. If you want more information about the Children’s Act you can contact the Children’s Institute at (021) 689 5404 / 8343 or visit www.ci.org.za
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