Serekunda Lower Basic School, last Thursday, celebrated World Children’s Prize for the Rights of the Child (WCPRC). The event was characterized by voting for who should top the list among three persons worldwide in the fight for child rights. Inderjit Khurana from India, Betty Makoni from Zimbabwe and Cynthia Maung all received an amount of US$ 140,000, which they must use in their work for the rights of the child in the year 2007.

Speaking to the Daily Observer, Mrs. Mary Anne Jobe, and Deputy Headmistress of the school said for students to be given the opportunity to take part in the global vote is a significant milestone. She revealed that, to take part in the event, schools or children groups must register with global friend, free of charge.

The WCPRC gives children all over the world a unique chance to participate in a genuine democratic election, by taking part in voting. They learn the fundamental principles of what democracy is and how it works”, she said.

According to her, the aim of the WCRPRC is to foster and nurture the humanitarian growth of each child into a global citizen in a process based on the rights of the child, democracy and global friendship by empowering children and young people with knowledge and courage. In addition, giving them a platform in the family, at both school local, national, and at global society from where they can make their voices heard and demand changes and respects for the rights of children.