Lagos: The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has reiterated its commitment to the fight against exploitative child domestic work in the country. The center announced this during the inauguration of its first Child Rights Champions’ Forum at Alimosho.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the initiative, supported by the Freedom Fund and funded by the United States Department of State, provides a platform where young students are equipped to advocate for children’s rights within their schools and communities. After the successful launch at Alimosho Grammar School, the program expanded to Havanah College in Igando and Millennium School in Egbeda.
The center explained that the program ensures consistent learning, strengthens peer relationships, and enhances the advocacy capacity of students across participating schools. Teachers and school counselors play pivotal roles during each forum session, guiding discussions and reinforcing the shared responsibility of the school community in safeguarding children.
The sessions featured impactful activities, including a drama portraying the realities of exploited child domestic workers, skits highlighting real-life experiences, and a storytelling session by a survivor. These activities help students understand the dignity and rights of every child, while gaining skills to identify unsafe situations and support vulnerable peers.
To improve child protection reporting systems, CAPRIGHTS-VP introduced safe and confidential platforms, including a toll-free child protection line and the Talkam App, allowing students to report abuse without compromising their safety.
The center affirmed that the Child Rights Champions’ Forum would continue to expand across other schools in Alimosho, building a network of young advocates committed to protecting the rights and welfare of all children, especially child domestic workers. “At CAPRIGHTS-VP, we believe that informed and empowered young people become the strongest voices for lasting social transformation,” the organization stated.