International Day of the African Child takes place today the 16th
June , 2015. The Day of the African Child has been celebrated every year since
1991, when it was first initiated by the Organisation of African Unity. It
honors those who participated in the Soweto Uprising in 1976 on that day. It
also raises awareness of the continuing need for improvement of the education
provided to African children.
In Soweto, South Africa, on June 16, 1976, about ten thousand black school children marched in a column more than half a mile long, protesting the poor quality of their education and demanding their right to be taught in their own language. Hundreds of young students were shot, the most famous of which being Hector Peterson. More than a hundred people were killed in the protests of the following two weeks, and more than a thousand were injured.
In Soweto, South Africa, on June 16, 1976, about ten thousand black school children marched in a column more than half a mile long, protesting the poor quality of their education and demanding their right to be taught in their own language. Hundreds of young students were shot, the most famous of which being Hector Peterson. More than a hundred people were killed in the protests of the following two weeks, and more than a thousand were injured.
Where is Day of the African Child?
Worldwide
When is Day of the African Child?
Tuesday, the 16th of June 2015
Today!
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