Author - Jo Chopra

The illustration is set against a bright orange and yellow background with a halo-like effect at the centre. A girl seated in the halo, is painting and holding flowers in the other hand. There are people in green and red standing on the outline of the halo, seemingly protecting the child.

It’s up to us: Child protection is everybody’s responsibility

Empowering the child to act on her own behalf is the most effective, long-term protection we can provide.

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A little girl wearing a navy top and a purple skirt is reaching up and pointing at one painting in a series of paintings on a yellow wall.

How to foster self-reliance in children with disabilities

The work of bringing up independent, happy, self-reliant adults starts early.

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An illustration of a young woman sitting on a stool, with her eyes closed. She is surrounded by several people, depicted in different shades of grey, who are reaching out their hands to caress her.

Why self-determination is important

People with disabilities are infantilised throughout their lives, and the worst offenders are often their own parents.

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