Dongdaemun-gu, Life Respect Slogan Contest Announcement

Dongdaemun-gu Operates Weekly Events Commemorating Suicide Prevention Day

Slogan Contest on Respect for Life for Local Middle and High School Students... Applications Accepted from the 28th

Suicide Prevention and Respect for Life Culture Promoted through Expert Lectures and Campaigns

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) announced that it will operate a week-long event from September 4 to 10 to promote suicide prevention and a culture of respect for life in commemoration of ‘World Suicide Prevention Day.’

‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ is observed annually on September 10. It was established and implemented by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in 2003 to widely raise awareness of the importance of life and the seriousness of suicide issues worldwide and to develop countermeasures.

To prevent the recent increase in youth suicide and to raise awareness of respect for life, Dongdaemun-gu is conducting a slogan contest on respect for youth life targeting local middle and high school students. From August 28 to September 17, participants can write slogans on themes related to love of life, respect for life, and suicide prevention, and submit the application form to their school’s designated teacher or apply via the QR code posted on the poster.

In addition to the ‘Slogan Contest,’ the district plans to hold ▲ screenings of suicide prevention and respect for life musicals for middle and high schools ▲ online lectures by mental health specialists ▲ print advertisements on the village bus (Dongdaemun No. 05) ▲ face-to-face campaigns on Suicide Prevention Day.

For other inquiries related to the Suicide Prevention Day commemorative week events, please contact the Dongdaemun-gu Mental Health Welfare Center.

An official from the district stated, “We hope that through the various events prepared to commemorate Suicide Prevention Day, local residents’ interest in suicide prevention will increase and a culture of respect for life will spread.”

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