Luanda -The Conference of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) recommended on Friday, in Luanda, the reinforcement of actions that enable the physical protection of girls and young women as well as their school inclusion, training and empowerment.
According to the final communiqué of the conference, witnessed by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, the participants recommended the promotion of awareness campaigns on moral and ethical valuesamong families, with the aim to discourage cultural practices that violate human rights, especially against children.
The meeting concluded that the excessive use of alcoholic beverages by young people has contributed to emotional consequences, memory deficits, low academic performance, delays in learning and the development of skills, among other problems.
It underscored that the engagement of young people in sporting activities has played a fundamental role in combating the high rate of violence and crime within them.
The meeting highlighted that sexual and reproductive rights are matters of great analysis towards gender equity, given their importance and impact on the lives of girls and boys, young people and women, since they are protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, by Maputo Protocol and the Constitution of the Republic of Angola.
The First Lady of Angola, Ana Dias Lourenço, reiterated her personal commitment to create a united front to protect children and women against all types of violence.
Run under the motto "Education for Gender Equality and the Fight against Child and Youth Violence", the event brought together several national and international figures, with emphasis on the African First Ladies, deputies and government officials.
It was also attended by representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Angola, international organizations, ecclesiastical entities and civil society, as well as heads of academic institutions linked to social protection and assistance. CPM/MCN/AMP
