Panama
Main faith groups:
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Catholicism
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Evangelic (Pentacostal)
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Protestantism (Episcopal, Methodist, Baptists, Greek Orthodox)
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Judaism
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Islam
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Hinduism
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Bahá'í Faith
A survey conducted in Panama by UNICEF in 2014 (La Voz de los Adolescentes) indicated that children have more trust in religious leaders than local authorities such as police, politicians, etc.
Religious context
Main Faith-Based Organization Partner: Ecumenical and Interreligious committee (COEPA)
Main government affiliate:
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Priorities: Child Protection
Social and Behaviour Change Expected: Child Protection
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Children learn about their rights, and recognize that violence is not normal nor acceptable
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Parents, teachers and caregivers learn about broader definition of violence and reinforce positive discipline
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Religious leaders (at community level) communicate/advocate within their faith communities about preventing violence against children through positive discipline. Local authorities engage in positive parenting initiatives
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Religious leaders (at the highest level) advocate for the creation of policies that protect children’s rights, and policies that prevent violence rather than vilifying adolescents and condemning juvenile crime
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Policy makers approve the implementation of policies to prevent and end violence against children