Monthly Archives: April 2020
Prioritise the needs of children during Covid-19 lockdown
Amid concerns of the safety and well-being of children during the lockdown due to COVID-19, which is disrupting family routines and support systems, WMACA urged all parents/caregivers to ensure the protection of children and that their actions and decisions are in the best interest of their children. Through a press [Read More]
Message from Miranda Jordan, WMACA Founding Director
Prior to Lockdown, with roughly a week’s warning, when the President announced that the Covid-19 outbreak has been declared a national disaster, we had to ensure that urgent cases were seen and that the FCS Police officers we work with had the contact cell numbers of social workers and active [Read More]
Police to combat violence against women and children during the current Coronavirus lockdown
The Commission for Gender Equality says it will have foot soldiers working with the Police to combat violence against women and children during the current Coronavirus lockdown. The Commission have received status as an essential service and says its offices around the country remain open to receive any possible complaints. [Read More]