The recent Adama Workshop, jointly organized by the Organization for Social Development (OSD) and Save the Children International, brought together 26 key government stakeholders to strengthen the implementation of the National Child Rights Action Plan. The workshop saw strong participation from representatives of the Education, Health, Youth and Sports, Public Participation, Peace and Security, Environmental Protection, Justice, Planning, Council, and Women, Children, and Social Affairs Offices, all of whom reaffirmed their commitment to advancing child rights through coordinated action. Key commitments included strengthening child protection by establishing shelters for street children and preventing child trafficking, addressing harmful child labor and expanding youth-friendly health services, improving inclusive services for children with disabilities and increasing birth registration, as well as recognizing climate change as a critical child rights issue. Through child-responsive budgeting and enhanced cross-sector collaboration in implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recommendations, stakeholders are taking important steps toward building a safer, more inclusive, and equitable future for every child.

On June 27, the annual Menstrual Hygiene Day was celebrated at Sapphire Hotel during an event organized by YWCA. ACLIC members played a leading role throughout the program by confidently hosting the event, facilitating an engaging panel discussion with representatives from relevant ministries, and presenting educational literature on menstrual hygiene.The event focused on raising awareness about menstrual health, breaking the stigma surrounding menstruation, and highlighting the challenges many girls and women face in managing their periods with dignity. Through meaningful discussions and active participation, the program emphasized the importance of collective action in creating a more informed, supportive, and period-friendly world for everyone.