It takes a village: The Day of the African Child

It takes a village: The Day of the African Child
It takes a village: The Day of the African Child

It takes a village: The Day of the African Child

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June 16th marks the 23rd Day of the African Child and the theme is “eliminating harmful social and cultural practices affecting children.” Akila Aggoune, UNICEF Representative to the African Union and UNECA shares the ways this day its celebrated throughout Africa. (Photo: AP Images).