Dobong District Receives Minister's Award for Outstanding Child-Friendly City Initiatives

First in Seoul to Receive Higher-Level UNICEF Re-Certification Among Autonomous Districts

On May 6, Dobong District in Seoul announced that it was selected as an "Outstanding Autonomous District for Child-Friendly Urban Initiatives" in recognition of its achievements at the awards ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare to mark Children's Day, and received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award. A student from Changwon Elementary School, located in Dobong District, was also selected as a distinguished contributor in the field of child welfare and received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award together.

The opening address of the 9th Dobong District Children and Youth Council regular session is underway. Provided by Dobong District.

Since signing an agreement with the Korean Committee for UNICEF in 2015, Dobong District has been implementing child-friendly city policies centered on child participation, opportunities, safety, and health. Last year, it became the first district among Seoul's autonomous districts to receive the higher-level re-certification as a UNICEF Child-Friendly City.

The district has established a foundation for children to directly propose policies and participate in district administration through initiatives such as the Children and Youth Council and participatory budgeting. It has also promoted projects for care services, child rights education, and the creation of a child-friendly environment.

Student Lee Hael, who was selected as an outstanding contributor in the field of child welfare, has served as a member of the Dobong District Children and Youth Council and proposed policies related to culture and the arts. The student also participated in child rights advocacy activities, contributing to raising awareness within the local community.

An official from Dobong District stated, "This award is the result of our continuous efforts to reflect children's voices in district administration and to create a child-friendly city," adding, "We will continue to build an environment where children can grow up safely and participate directly."

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