Gwangju Dong-gu Holds Event to Commemorate Child Abuse Prevention

Gwangju Dong-gu held a commemorative photo session at the 'Child Abuse Prevention Commemoration Event.' Photo by Gwangju Dong-gu Office

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Dong-gu, Gwangju (Mayor Im Taek) announced on the 16th that it held a commemorative event to promote the healthy growth of children and raise awareness of child abuse prevention in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Day and Child Abuse Prevention Week.

The event, attended by about 90 people including workers from child protection agencies, community security councils, and related organizations, began with the screening of a child abuse prevention video, followed by awards for meritorious persons, reading of the child abuse prevention declaration, and a performance.

In addition, awards were presented to 12 individuals who actively participated in child abuse prevention and the spread of a child-friendly culture, and the performance where all attendees shouted in unison, "Please protect our children!" drew attention.

This year, there have been about 900 reports of child abuse in the Gwangju area, with over 80% of perpetrators being parents and 45% involving repeated abuse.

In this situation, Dong-gu decided to unite efforts to create a district where children are respected as subjects of rights, equal to adults, and can grow up safely through the child abuse prevention declaration.

Mayor Im Taek of Dong-gu said, "I hope everyone will always pay attention to protect our children and listen carefully even to their small voices," adding, "We will strive to build child-friendly infrastructure so that all children in the child-friendly city of Dong-gu can grow up healthy in both body and mind."

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