The 2022 Children's Forum themed "Joining hands to protect children. Speak up to prevent child abuse and violence" held by Khanh Hoa Department of Labor, War Invalids & Social Affairs has provided an opportunity for children to share their feelings, thoughts and aspirations...
The 2022 Children’s Forum themed "Joining hands to protect children. Speak up to prevent child abuse and violence" held by Khanh Hoa Department of Labor, War Invalids & Social Affairs has provided an opportunity for children to share their feelings, thoughts and aspirations.
The forum provided opportunities for children to express their thoughts and aspirations as well as give questions to provincial leaders and authorities about issues related to the prevention and control of drowning, child abuse and violence; school violence; traffic safety, care for children orphaned by Covid-19; negative effects of social media and so on.
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Mau Thi Ngoc Bich, a child in Khanh Son Mountainous District expressed the hope for a safe playground where children can have fun playing together and developing their passion and talents through entertaining activities as well. Regarding to the concern, Pham Ngoc Hai, Deputy Secretary of Khanh Hoa Youth Union said in 2023, Khanh Son District People’s Committee will build a children’s house designed to have blocks for community activities, entertainment and exhibition, especially practice rooms for dancing and fitness; class rooms, arts class rooms for kids.
A child named Tran Van Thao in Ninh Hoa Town said, “This is the first time I have joined this forum. The theme this year is about child abuse control and prevention. I hope I would share my ideas about child protection because children are the future of the world and every child has the right to live in the everyone’s care and love”.
Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee has promptly issued documents on child care and protection tasks, ensuring law enforcement response to cases of child abuse and violence; prompt intervention and help for kids as child abuse or violence victims; and regular public awareness campaigns. Everyone is urged to report any cases of child abuse or violence. Children are advised to speak up or share their problems with their families, relatives or call emergency telephone number 111 for help and protection from the authorities. This is one of the skills for kids to protect themselves, according to Nguyen Thanh Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.
Apart from group discussion and direct dialogues between children and leaders, the forum also included a quiz contest about Children's Law and issues related to children; self-protection guidance; and an exchange program filled with fun and excitement for kids to meet and make friends.
According to Nguyen Thanh Son, the forum provided opportunities for children to share their feelings and opinions so that leaders can understand their thoughts and needs to help protect children and solve their problems. In the coming time, to promote the quality of the forum, local agencies and authorities are required to create the most favorable conditions and assure funding for the forum. The People’s Committees at all levels are asked to direct local departments and agencies to continue considering children’s suggestions to ensure their rights are fully supported and protected.
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Translated by N.T
