Leon Muwoni

Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF Nepal. Personal Opinions

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

Congratulations Rwanda for this great milestone!

[Lieke van de Wiel @LiekevandeWiel]

Together with @Rwanda_Justice, as we celebrate 40 years of partnership with @RwandaGov, the launch of the National Diversion Framework is a milestone for child rights - advancing child-friendly justice prioritizing rehabilitation & reintegration #JusticeForChildren #ForEveryChild

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

Preparedness to protect children in times of crisis!

This week, @RwandaHealth, @Rwandachild & @unicefrw jointly briefed senior managers on ways to strengthen child protection, mental health & psychosocial support during disease outbreaks.

#ForEveryChild, resilience

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

@LiekevandeWiel @Rwandajustice @RIB_Rw @Rwandapolice @RwandaMoD This forum also marks the launch of a new alumni network for graduates of the child justice diploma and participants of ILPD’s short courses, a vibrant space for cross-sector learning and collaboration toward a child-friendly justice system.

[Sheema SenGupta @ShSenGupta]

🌍 On #WorldSocialWorkDay, we celebrate social service workers who are the backbone of child protection across all contexts.

At @UNICEF,we strengthen child protection systems across 150+ countries and prioritize social workers as a commitment to children’s safety and well-being.

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

Today on World Social Work day, we celebrate the women and men who work so hard to ensure that every child is protected from harm in Rwanda. Social Workers and Psychologists - the Child Protection and Welfare Officers (CPWOs) who work day and night to build a safe and secure environment for children, preventing any form of abuse and neglect and ensuring that families receive all the necessary support to keep their children safe, and within nurturing and supportive family settings.

I salute every social worker in Rwanda for their great work and dedication to the service of humanity throughout the life-cycle. They are there to hold our hands in whatever situation and whatever stage of our lives. Their support is inter-generational, yet we never appreciate them enough.

I am proud and humbled to have interacted, worked with and witnessed first hand, the selflessness of these great women and men. #WSWD2025

@Rwanda_Child @IFSW

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

Social workers in Rwanda unite generations and protect vulnerable children, helping build a brighter future for children in #Rwanda.

Let's celebrate their vital role this World Social Work Day! 🌍👶

#WSWD2025

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

With financial support from @USAIDRwanda, @unicefrw has proudly supported @RwandaGov every step of the way. This deinstitutionalization from orphanages into family-based care of over 90% of children has also catalyzed a strong child protection workforce that protects every child.

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

The partnership between @unicefrw and @MTNRwanda demonstrates the untapped potential in the role of telecoms and tech companies in making children’s online experiences safe and secure.

Through evidence generation on child online risks, the partnership will contribute to evidence informed prevention, mitigation and response efforts to promote safe digital inclusion of all children in Rwanda. @Rwanda_Justice @RIB_Rw @Rwanda_Child @RwandaGender @RwandaICT

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

@MTNRwanda and @unicefrw #ForEveryChild!

Launched today, our partnership zero-rates @Ingazi_official, @iteterorw, & two @REBRwanda e-learning platforms & advances child online protection, reaching ~5M children.

The partnership will also amplify #OneEggPerChild to 4M caregivers!

[Lumos @lumos]

"Deinstitutionalisation is not an end in itself, it needs to be coupled with reforming child protection systems and prevention of separation, including investments in social services workforce and services."

-Leon Muwoni, UNICEF Rwanda. @LeonMuwoni #EVACConference #endviolenceagainstchildren @UN_EndViolence

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

@ZiFMStereo RIP Aidan. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery!

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

Social workers, the unsung heroes of #childprotection. On #SocialWorkDay, we should take the time to recognize them, not for what they do on some days, but on each & every day of their professional lives.
#WSWD2024 @IFSW @SSWAlliance @Rwanda_Child

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

🤩As we celebrate #SocialWorkDay, we recognize the important role of #socialworkers in #childprotection, who fulfill the Buen Vivir spirit in communities through transformative change & community-led approaches based on indigenous wisdom.

#WSWD24 @IFSW @SSWAlliance @Rwanda_Child

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

A first for child protection in Rwanda. Strengthening coordination of child protection through bringing all key stakeholders together to jointly plan and contribute child protection priorities to the National Strategy for Transformation 2. @unicefrw, @Rwanda_Child

[National Child Development Agency | Rwanda @Rwanda_Child]

DDG @gmunyemana & Deputy Rep @unicefrw , @Haiyunqingfeng co-chaired Child Protection TWG retreat, bringing together stakeholders from public institutions & CSOs. It aims to explore related evidences, plans & policies; and set priorities for optimal child protection in #Rwanda

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

@PoliceZimbabwe Many thanks, hopefully social welfare (child protection services) will also be involved. @OMpslsw

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

In today's digital world, #ChildSafetyOnlineRW is of utmost importance!

As the holiday season begins, empower your child with the proper education to navigate the internet safely & protect their well-being & development.

Let's create a safer online environment #ForEveryChild💻

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

Yet another milestone in efforts to strengthen the interconnected roles of child and social services, law enforcement and justice actors in ensuring child sensitive justice service service delivery @Rwanda_Justice

[National Child Development Agency | Rwanda @Rwanda_Child]

The NCDA in partnership with @unicefrw is conducting a one-day training for different actors in child justice. These includes investigators, prosecutors, judges, lawyers, Correction Facilities officers, social workers and District’s child protection and welfare officers.

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

🚀Inspiring insights on #ChildOnlineSafety from @origenei, UNICEF YPAT member & CEO of @OgeniusPriority.

Sharing his journey from a tech enthusiast to a national award-winning innovator, he is aware of both the opportunities & risks the internet can bring to children!

#MWC2023

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

Huge congratulations to the Ministry and to Mr Masanga Simon. The reappointment means continuity and consistency in the transformation of social welfare that is underway!

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

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[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

@FidelisMatiashe @ndururani4real @Master16MC Zim social work graduates are well sort the world over making it one of the best programs for global positioning. Doing law at MSU is also equally good. A student going for social work at UZ or law at MSU as first choice is all good.

[National Child Development Agency | Rwanda @Rwanda_Child]

Can you join us to enhance a safe and secure environment for all children in Rwanda? Let’s do it by preventing and responding to various ills including family conflicts and violence against children #Childprotection

[Leon Muwoni @LeonMuwoni]

Social Workers and indeed, all social services workforce play a critical role in the delivery and coordination of child protection services. Their role is not an ‘either or’ matter. The call for more social workers comes at the right time for #childprotection in Rwanda.

[UNICEF Rwanda @unicefrw]

“There’s really just one thing I want to talk with you about today: Rwanda needs more social workers in the sectors & districts.”

In her remarks, @LindseyJulianna highlighted the need for more social workers & called on Ministries to seriously discuss this in 2023/24 budgeting.