Seodaemun-gu Awarded Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation in 'Child-Friendly City' Category

Recognized for Achievements in Operating the Child Participation Committee and Child Rights Education

The scene from the 1st Seodaemun-gu Child Participation Committee Activity Presentation held last December.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) has been selected as an institution awarded the Minister's Commendation in the 'Child-Friendly City' category by the Ministry of Health and Welfare ahead of the 98th Children's Day this year.

The district was recognized for its efforts to promote children's rights through continuous child-friendly policies.

In fact, Seodaemun-gu hired a 'Child Rights Ombudsperson' in July last year to protect children's rights and prevent rights violations, and has been operating a 'Children's Participation Committee' to actively reflect children's opinions in policy implementation.

Additionally, the district conducts 'Child Rights Education' for infants, children, and adolescents, and through 'Child Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporter Education,' it ensures that suspected cases are reported immediately upon discovery.

Previously, the district was certified as a child-friendly city by UNICEF in May 2018.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin stated, "To realize Seodaemun as a city where children are respected and happy, this year we plan to implement various policies such as a Children's Rights Week festival, parent lectures to prohibit corporal punishment of children, theatrical performances on the theme of children's rights, and the establishment of a channel to discover cases of children's rights violations."

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