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MEET LEILA

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Leila

LEILA

AGE: 16
ROLE: Child Rights Club Chairperson
LOCATION: Wandago Community

"I live in Wandago community and I’m the Chairperson of the Child Rights Club in my area. I wanted to be a child rights advocate to support those children in need in my community". 

My name is Tibitondwa Leila and I’m 16 years old. 

There has been an increase in cases of child and early marriage in my area, especially during lockdown and I’d like to see this stop. I think we could bring about this change by speaking to other children on the grave effects of child marriage. 

The best part about my role as Chairperson is that it helps me to develop so many skills, like public speaking, but I also get to support those in need. 

I love the fact that many children are interested in joining the Child Rights Club and it makes me happy to see people work together for a common good.

Each week I most look forward to participating in all the activities which can help to change the welfare of children. I want to study and get a job so that I can be a role model in my community.
 

Throughout 2022, Leila will be telling us what’s happening in her community in Uganda and about the issues that matter to her. We'll hear more about what she's doing to make the changes she wants to see in Wandago. 
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WHAT IS A CHILD RIGHTS CLUB?

In Uganda, Children on the Edge support three Child Rights Clubs in Uganda - in Loco, Wandago and Masese 1. These clubs empower children to change their communities for the better.

Child Rights Clubs are given regular workshops on rights, responsibilities, how to work hand-in-hand with local Child Protection Teams and how to prevent instances of child labour, exploitation and abuse.

​They then take their training out to a wider audience of children in their communities.
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