Its World Consumers Day: Consumers Reflect
Monday, March 14, 2022 | 70 Views |
Being the first world leader to formally recognise the plight of consumers and resultant rights that must be accorded in the market place. This led to the consumer movement across the globe marking the 15th of March every year since 1983 as a day to mobilise action on important issues and campaigns relevant and befitting to consumers.
The 15th of March is upon us and just like the previous years a bouquet of events and campaigns throughout the world by the consumer authorities and consumer activists, will be put together to push the consumer rights agenda forward. This day, the 15th March, presents an opportunity and platform for consumers to demand that their rights should be respected and protected.
Over the years, there has been many reports of infants being abandoned by parents. Many factors can contribute to child abandonment, some of which may stem from mental health issues and lack of support, but other reasons may be that one could have made better choices with proper education. Some parents abandon their infants due to financial difficulties and the fear of having to provide for a newborn. Many developed countries have come up with...