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09LOME25
2009-01-23 14:51:00
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GOT ANNOUNCES CREATION OF HOTLINE TO REPORT

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R 231451Z JAN 09
FM AMEMBASSY LOME
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 8978
INFO ECOWAS COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS LOME 000025 


E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM ELAB PGOV TO
SUBJECT: GOT ANNOUNCES CREATION OF HOTLINE TO REPORT
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN

UNCLAS LOME 000025


E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM ELAB PGOV TO
SUBJECT: GOT ANNOUNCES CREATION OF HOTLINE TO REPORT
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN


1. On January 14, the Ministry of Social Affairs announced
the creation of a hotline to report violence against children
in Togo. Called "Allo 111," it is meant to allow greater ease
in reporting violence against children in school and
institutions, and even in families and communities. Children
can also call the line to learn their rights. Calling the
number is free, thanks to sponsorship by Togo Telecom,
Togocel, and Moov, the major telecommunication companies.
UNICEF and local NGOs assisted with the project, which is
projected to last 3 years and will cost roughly $210,000.


2. Comment. The Director for the Protection of Children at
the Ministry of Social Affairs told PolOff that, because of a
tip to the hotline, earlier this week two children were
prevented from being trafficked across the border to Benin.
If the ministry is able to publicize the number and people
feel safe calling in, this could be an effective tool to
fight trafficking and violence against children. End Comment.

HAWKINS