Launching the Month of Action for Children 2022

My Ha• May 26, 2022 17:30

(Baonghean.vn) - This year, the Month of Action for Children is implemented with the theme "Join hands to protect children, speak up to prevent child abuse and violence".

On the afternoon of May 26, in Dien Chau district, the Provincial People's Committee held the launching ceremony of the Month of Action for Children 2022.

Attending the ceremony were:Comrades: Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Provincial Children's Work Executive Committee; Vo Van Dung - Member of the Provincial Party Executive Committee - Deputy Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department, leaders of the Provincial Fatherland Front Committee, Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs, relevant departments and branches, leaders of Dien Chau district and districts and cities in the province.

Delegates attending the ceremony. Photo: MH

In recent years, despite many socio-economic difficulties, the Party Committee, government and people of the province have focused on mobilizing many resources to fulfill their tasks for children.

Thanks to that, children are increasingly better protected, cared for and educated, prioritized and affirmed in guidelines, policies and strategies, and socio-economic development plans of all levels and sectors according to a results-based approach and meeting the basic rights of children.

Art performance to welcome the launching ceremony of Dien Chau district students. Photo: MH

However, in addition to the achieved results, the work of protecting and caring for children in the province still has some shortcomings and limitations. That is, the rate of malnourished children under 5 years old is still high compared to the general rate of the whole country; the situation of children being sexually abused, violent, injured, especially drowning still occurs (every year, on average, the whole province has 30 children abused, violent; nearly 500 children have injured, of which about 50 children die from drowning).

Many children have to drop out of school for various reasons. Facilities, equipment, swimming pools, playgrounds and entertainment venues for children are lacking, and forms of recreation and entertainment are poor and not suitable for children.

Living conditions and development opportunities for poor children, children in disadvantaged areas, and ethnic minority mountainous areas are still low. Mobilizing social resources for the cause of child care, education and protection has not met the requirements.

Comrade Bui Van Hung - Deputy Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs spoke at the launching ceremony. Photo: MH

With the theme "Join hands to protect children, speak up to prevent child abuse and violence", the Month of Action for Children starts from June 1 to June 30 with key activities such as: Visiting and giving gifts to children at social assistance facilities in the province; awarding scholarships to children on International Children's Day June 1; organizing social mobilization activities to join in supporting poor children, ethnic minority children, children in special circumstances, children affected by the Covid-19 pandemic...

Comrade Bui Dinh Long and Comrade Vo Van Dung presented gifts to students in Dien Chau district. Photo: MH

Speaking at the launching ceremony, comrade Bui Van Hung - Deputy Director of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs - Deputy Head of the Provincial Children's Work Steering Committee requested that Party committees at all levels, authorities, departments, branches and organizations from the province to the grassroots level need to strengthen leadership and direction on children's work, coordinate well to implement the province's projects, plans and goals on children in the period of 2021 - 2025.

Strengthen propaganda and mobilization to raise awareness of the whole society, especially families, schools and children, to join hands to protect children, prevent child abuse and violence; condemn illegal acts of child abuse and violence, luring children into criminal activities and hindering the exercise of children's rights.

Leaders of Dien Chau district presented gifts to students who overcame difficulties to study. Photo: MH

In addition, it is necessary to promote the socialization of child protection, care and education. Continue to build communes and wards suitable for children in association with the construction of new rural areas and model rural areas. Allocate funds and mobilize social resources to focus on building works such as swimming pools and entertainment areas for children; direct the construction and replication of models of Safe Houses, Safe Schools and Safe Communities for children; promote environmental improvement activities, eliminate risks of accidents and injuries to children...

LeaderDepartment of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairsalso believes that protecting, caring for and educating children is the responsibility of the family, the State and the whole society. Investing in children is investing in human resource development, contributing to the sustainable development of the country, and is also the most effective way to invest in the future. Therefore, in the coming time, all levels and sectors need to devote the best to children, through many practical and effective actions, ensuring that all children are better protected, cared for and educated and have the opportunity to develop comprehensively, worthy of being the future owners of the country.

Comrade Bui Dinh Long witnessed the signing ceremony of the commitment to a safe summer for children. Photo: MH

At the launching ceremony, the Provincial People's Committee and the Association for Protection of Human Rightschildrenand the Provincial and District Disabled Support Departments of Dien Chau Province and District have given many gifts to disadvantaged children in the area. In addition, a signing ceremony of commitment to implement the Month of Action for Children and a Safe Summer for Children was held between the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and districts, cities and towns.