Ending Violence, Protecting Dreams: Creating a Safe Philippines for Children


    The theme for this year’s National Children’s Month, “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines,” is a strong call to action. It reminds us that children should be protected from all kinds of harm, whether it happens at home, school, or online. Many Filipino children face abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and this needs to stop for them to have a brighter future.


    Violence against children doesn’t just hurt them physically. It can also affect how they grow, think, and feel for the rest of their lives. To create a safe environment for kids, everyone must work together families, schools, communities, and even the government. We need better laws and stricter rules to stop abuse, but we also need to educate people about kindness, respect, and the value of children’s rights.



    This theme also encourages us to focus on prevention. Instead of waiting for bad things to happen, we should build safe spaces for kids where they can feel loved and cared for. Through programs, activities, and awareness campaigns, we can teach children to speak up and seek help when they feel unsafe. Together, we can make the Philippines a place where every child feels safe, happy, and free to dream big.


References:

Childhope Philippines. (2022, November 30). National Children’s Month 2022. Childhope Philippines. https://childhope.org.ph/national-childrens-month-2022-childhope/

Kalipay Negrense Foundation. (2021, November 22). 29th National Children’s Month Celebration. Kalipay Negrense Foundation. https://kalipay.org/29th-national-childrens-month-celebration
 
Lessandra. (2021, November 18). National Children’s Month: How Your Community Affects Children’s Rights. Lessandra. https://lessandra.com.ph/blog/2021/11/18/community-childrens-rights

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