Empowered to speak; equipped to act

KNOWING their rights can help young people recognise when something is wrong; having the confidence to speak up can help them seek protection. And SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica brought these lessons to life recently, engaging 36 children and young people in a YouthRISE Human Rights Edutainment Workshop at the Trench Town Ceramics & Arts Centre.

Through drama, poetry, music, games and storytelling, participants explored powerful messages about personal safety, equality, inclusion and respect.

The experience connected human rights to everyday situations, helping young people understand healthy boundaries, recognise abuse, and identify trusted adults and community resources they can turn to for support.