Informative meeting: Awareness and prevention of child abuse

The government calls on all citizens to continue to commit themselves and join the fight to protect our children and offer them love and care, so they can grow up happy and become adults who can carry this country forward.
As part of the National Month Against Child Abuse, the Mi Voz ta bo Voz Foundation, the National Commission against Child Abuse, and the government are organizing informative meetings: Awareness and Prevention of Child Abuse. 

These informative evenings will take place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the following dates and locations at the MFA:

• Thursday, April 11, MFA Noord;
• Thursday, April 18, MFA Paradera;
• Thursday, April 25, MFA Savaneta;
• Tuesday, April 30, MFA Santa Cruz.

The speakers during these meetings are professionals from Aruba who work with child abuse victims in their various fields. 

The speakers are:

• Drs. Melva Croes-Yanez, neuropsychologist;
•  Dr. Audrey Khan, clinical psychologist; 
• Mrs. Magali Maduro, director of Bureau Sostenemi;
•  Mrs. Omaira Britten, poet.

The informative evenings will provide crucial information on how to recognize signs of child sexual abuse, the impact on the victim and their family, and how every citizen can contribute to prevention and intervention. By participating in these events, you not only increase your knowledge on this topic but also contribute to a culture of awareness and protection against child sexual abuse. Together, we can protect the well-being and dignity of every child in Aruba.

Every child deserves a safe and caring environment, free from the threat of abuse and exploitation. Child sexual abuse remains a persistent problem worldwide, even within our community and homes in Aruba. We must join forces to continue educating ourselves, protecting our children, and working towards a safer future.