Speaking on the theme of the session: “Person of Impact,” the guest speaker, Taiwo Akinlami, a lawyer and child protection specialist, in his motivating and thought-provoking lecture, highlighted what he would have done differently if he was younger.
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I always like to define abuse by its impact. I believe that abuse (physical, emotional, sexual and neglect) of any kind – at all times and in every circumstance, DEHUMANIZES the child. What does it mean to dehumanize? “To make somebody less human: to make somebody less human by taking away his or her individuality, the creative and interesting aspects of his or her personality, or his or her compassion and sensitivity towards others.’ -Microsoft Encarta 2009