“Spreading Awareness of Children's Rights” … The 3rd UNICEF Hope Walking Event Held on Changwon Doksom Island

The 3rd UNICEF Hope Walking Event was held at Dongsom Marine Resort in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon City.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam announced on the 20th that the "3rd UNICEF Hope Walking Event," hosted by the UNICEF Korea Committee and organized by the UNICEF Gyeongnam Sponsorship Association, was successfully held at Dongsom Marine Recreation Area in Masanhappo-gu.

The "3rd UNICEF Hope Walking Event," held on the 19th, was organized to promote UNICEF Child-Friendly Cities, raise awareness of children's rights, and improve citizens' health, with about 500 participants including citizens and students.

Citizens who came in groups of family and friends walked around Dongsom Island and agreed on protecting children's rights to survival, protection, development, and participation that they rightfully deserve. They walked a healing course of approximately 1.5 km, relieving stress from daily life and taking time to recharge their health.

Additionally, the UNICEF Gyeongnam Sponsorship Association donated 10 million won raised by its members to the UNICEF Korea Committee. The funds will be used for health, nutrition, water and sanitation, education, protection, and emergency relief for children worldwide.

Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, "Our country is the only nation that has transformed from a UNICEF beneficiary country to a donor country. I thank all the citizens who actively participated in ensuring the rights of not only children in Changwon but children worldwide," and added, "We will do our best to create a city where citizens are happy by fostering a caring welfare ecosystem."

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