Meeting "Human Rights for Women and Child Protection"

November 25, 2010 various departments from Nong Bua Lamphu working with children and women's groups met at Mother of Perpetual Help Center. The Center invited the new head of the Social Welfare Department and various heads of departments as well as different Foundation groups who work with children and women. In all about 40 persons attended the meeting including radio, newspaper and television people. The head of the Social Welfare department was asked to give a presentation about laws and regulations for agencies and groups working with children and human rights. After his presentation healthy discussions took place and many exchanged ideas about their problems dealing with homeless and displaced children. It was felt that one of the root problems being faced by those working with children in particular is "family life". Because of the poverty here in this area in particular so many mothers or fathers are forced to take up work in other areas; thus, leaving children on their own or in the care of others. At the end of the meeting all felt that it would be good to continue these discussions in co-operation with each other to help bring about some solutions - a long term goal!