Launch of ‘Worried about a child’ - NSPCC leaflet in Arabic

The NSPCC will discuss and explore how it can support child protection among the UK’s Arabic-speaking communities at a special event on Monday 12 December from 2pm-5pm.
 
The ‘Reaching Communities’ event will be held at the Islamic Cultural Centre and the London Central Mosque (Regent’s Park Mosque). Guest speakers will include Dr Rabia Malik, Marlborough Cultural Therapy Centre; Dr. Ahmad Al-Dubayan, The Islamic Cultural Centre and The London Central Mosque; and Peter Watt, Director of the NSPCC’s Adult Advice and Information Services.

Please confirm your attendance by RSVP to Priya Patel on email priya.patel@nspcc.org.uk or telephone 020 7825 7406. Refreshments will be provided and prayer times will be accommodated. 

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The ‘Reaching Communities’ event will mark the official launch of an Arabic-language version of the NSPCC’s leaflet, ‘Worried about a child?’ The Arabic leaflet, which has been developed following consultation with members of the Arabic-speaking community, forms part of the NSPCC’s initiative to promote child protection in different community groups in the UK. ‘Worried about a child?’ offers a helpful guide on how children can be protected from abuse and the support that is available.
 
Peter Watt, Director of the NSPCC’s Adult Advice and Information Services said: “We would like the launch of the Arabic leaflet to begin a dialogue between the NSPCC and the Arabic-speaking community about how we can work together to promote the message of child protection in the UK’s Arabic speaking communities. Language has been identified as a common barrier to accessing child protection services and support, and the NSPCC is keen to break down these barriers for the benefit of all children and families where English is not the first language. The Arabic version of ‘Worried about a Child?’ follows the successful launches of similar leaflets in such languages as Chinese and African French, and the appointment of a new Child Protection and Awareness Officer for Black and Minority Ethnic Communities within the NSPCC.”
 
Sadiq Khan MP, Shadow Justice Minister said: “I am happy to support the NSPCC’s 'Reaching Communities' event. It is brilliant that the launch of the Arabic-language version of the NSPCC leaflet will take place at the Islamic Cultural Centre. For over 100 years the NSPCC has been a strong and influential voice in the campaign for the greater protection of children. Its work has helped protect thousands of children, from a wide range of backgrounds.
 
“The 'Reaching Communities' event and the publication of the NSPCC leaflet in Arabic is the start – not the end – of a dialogue. Through its outreach work the NSPCC is able to communicate with non-English speaking diasporas, and today’s event is about engaging with the Arabic-speaking communities in the UK. By breaking down the barrier of language, the good work of the NSPCC can be accessible to everyone”
 
“We welcome the launch of the NSPCC’s Arabic version of ‘Worried about a child?’ as a significant step in the development the NSPCC’s engagement with the Arabic speaking community,” says Dr. Ahmad Al-Dubayan of the Islamic Cultural Centre and the London Central Mosque. “We now look forward to working more closely with the NSPCC to ensure we are doing everything we can to make child protection a priority within the community.”