Child Protection and Welfare Act Of 2012

The Children’s Protection and Welfare Act of 2012 is a legal document created to protect children and ensure their rights are respected. The Swazi government has enacted the act to help keep families together and ensure a child is cared for by the family or parents or is placed in alternative care where there is no family. 

The Act talks about the rights of all children and the responsibilities of parents, guardians and all stakeholders involved in the care and welfare of children, including government departments, community leaders and community members for protecting children from abuse, harm and neglect, and to do this, many different services and resources need to be made available for children. The Act also talks about the responsibilities of children. 

Preview and download a summarized version of the Children’s Protection and Welfare Act of 2012.