Seodaemun-gu Accelerates Efforts to Create a City Where Children Are Happy and Respected

District Mayor Mun Seok-jin Attends Interim General Meeting of the 'UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Initiative Local Government Council'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Moon Seok-jin, the mayor of Seodaemun-gu, recently attended the temporary general meeting of the ‘UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities Promotion Local Government Council’ held at Syntex in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do.

At the event, about 90 members including heads of member city organizations and officials who share the goal of creating a ‘city where children are happy and respected’ gathered together.

Through performances celebrating the 25th anniversary of UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities and the announcement of a declaration, attendees pledged to “create cities where all children’s rights are protected and their capabilities can be fully realized.”

Seodaemun-gu, certified as a UNICEF Child-Friendly City in May 2018, was recognized for its continuous expansion of child participation opportunities and the composition and operation of child-friendly governance, receiving a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare last year.

The district is leading efforts to promote children’s ‘right to play,’ which has been restricted due to social distancing, by creating innovative playgrounds and operating child-led integrated play programs.

Additionally, it has shown achievements in the field of ‘child and youth participation’ through the operation of the Child Participation Committee, Youth Participation Committee, and Youth Council.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin said, “Seodaemun-gu is preparing for the higher-level certification of UNICEF Child-Friendly City to be held next year,” adding, “We will work harder to promote and protect the rights of children, the future generation.”

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