Seodaemun-gu, First Local Government Nationwide to Proclaim Child Protection Action Code

Former District Officials Pledge Child Protection Action Code for Safe Environment for Children... Planned Expansion to All Related Organizations and Stakeholders with Seodaemun-gu

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) has declared the "Child Protection Code of Conduct," the first of its kind among local governments nationwide, to create an environment that protects and respects children's rights in the course of duties performed for or with children.

The Seodaemun-gu Child Protection Code of Conduct is a responsibility and promise at the district level to "not infringe on children's rights," consisting of 10 articles including prohibition of child discrimination, prevention of child abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, etc.), protection of personal information, and realization of the best interests of the child.

Its purpose is to minimize the risk of child abuse and violations of children's rights by presenting standards of behavior that all people working with children must follow and avoid.

At the proclamation ceremony held on the morning of the 10th in the district office's main conference room, Mayor Moon Seok-jin and all senior district officials attended. After reading the code of conduct aloud, they signed it and reaffirmed their commitment to prioritizing children's human rights.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin stated, "Preventing child abuse is an important responsibility of local governments, and with increased emphasis on child participation within local governments through public-private cooperation, participatory budgeting, and the creation of UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities, we have established Seodaemun-gu's own Child Protection Code of Conduct."

He also said, "We will strive to actively implement the Child Protection Code of Conduct so that it does not remain merely a proclamation but becomes established as a policy."

Since being certified as a UNICEF Child-Friendly City in May 2018, Seodaemun-gu has been dedicated to ensuring children's safety and rights protection, and the establishment of this code of conduct is part of that effort.

After the proclamation ceremony, all Seodaemun-gu employees will sign the Child Protection Code of Conduct through the internal administrative system. Furthermore, it will be expanded to all related organizations and stakeholders working with Seodaemun-gu.

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