"We Will Be a Protective Fence for Children" Uijeongbu City Holds Child Abuse Prevention Day Ceremony

Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) held a commemorative event on the 19th to mark Child Abuse Prevention Day, under the theme "Adding Love+ Letting Flowers Bloom in Children's Hearts," in collaboration with the Uijeongbu City Childcare Support Center (Director Cho Sangwon) and the Uijeongbu City Child Protection Agency (Director Park Jinseok).

Mayor Kim Donggeun is taking a commemorative photo with attendees at the Child Abuse Prevention Day ceremony on the 19th. Photo by Uijeongbu City

The event, held at the main auditorium of the Uijeongbu City Childcare Support Center, was attended by around 150 people, including representatives from child abuse response agencies, child welfare facilities, and daycare centers, who reflected on the significance of Child Abuse Prevention Day.

The ceremony featured awards for individuals who contributed to child abuse prevention, an online flash mob viewing with participation from staff and children from 31 local daycare centers, community child centers, and Together Care Centers, a report on achievements in child abuse prevention, a pledge to protect children's rights, and a performance dedicated to eradicating child abuse.

In particular, during the performance dedicated to eradicating child abuse, all participants pledged to become a protective fence for Uijeongbu's 58,000 children, delivering a powerful message through a symbolic performance of creating flower gardens of love throughout the city.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "To let flowers bloom in children's hearts, we must become their protective fence. Ensuring children's safety and respecting their rights requires the attention and effort of all of us. As related organizations are working hard for children, Uijeongbu City will also pursue the best possible policies to create a city where children can be happy."

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