Suncheon-si Selected as an 'Outstanding Local Government for Creating Child-Friendly Environments' by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 1st that it has been selected as an ‘Outstanding Local Government for Creating a Child-Friendly Environment’ and will receive a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare at the 98th Children’s Day Commendation hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2020.

This commendation was awarded to local governments that serve as models for other municipalities by comprehensively evaluating outstanding cases of creating child-friendly environments, including respect for children’s rights, contributions to child welfare, and social evaluation, among 44 local governments nationwide certified as UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities.

Accordingly, Suncheon City was recognized as a meritorious institution hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for creating a social atmosphere that respects children’s human rights and supports healthy growth.

Suncheon City received high evaluations in the field of ‘building a child-friendly city’ where children can grow up healthily and safely, including ▲establishing a Child-Friendly Team and enacting a Child-Friendly Ordinance to lay a legal and institutional foundation ▲operating an open market office communicating with children, a children’s inspection group, and providing opportunities for children and youth to participate in policy activities such as the Children and Youth Assembly ▲creating an environment for children’s right to play through nature-friendly programs like “Let’s Go Out and Play,” Miracle Playground, and opening a youth swimming pool ▲strengthening traffic safety by improving school zones.

Mayor Heo Seok of Suncheon said, “Based on this commendation, we will continue to make greater efforts to protect children’s safety and support healthy growth and development,” adding, “We will raise the status of Suncheon as a child-friendly city where children’s rights are fully realized in a better environment.”

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