CHILDREN MONTH
CELEBRATION
“Mankind
owes to the child the best it has to give.” -Anonymous
National Children’s Month is
celebrated every October here in the Philippines. Mandated by Presidential
Proclamation 267, it is a time to recognize the value of Filipino Children as
the most valuable assets in the society. Observed by Government and
Non-Government agencies around the Philippines, the month-long celebration is
also a campaign to end violence against children and to promote their physical,
emotional, moral, spiritual and intellectual well-being.
According to
UNICEF, every year millions of children around the world become victims of
untold violence. Children in every country, every culture and at every social
level face various forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence. The
abuse takes place at home, in school, in institutions, at work, in the
community, in armed conflict and natural disasters. Much violence against
children, such as corporal punishment and sexual abuse, remains legal and
socially approved in many countries. The violence children face takes many
forms, such as exploitation and abuse, trafficking, physical and humiliating
punishment, harmful traditional practices (including early marriage and genital
mutilation/cutting) and recruitment into armed forces and groups. Growing up
with violence and abuse seriously affects a child’s development, dignity, and
physical and psychological integrity.
Stairway
marked National Children’s Month with plenty of enjoyable and inspiring
activities for the children. The month ended with a wonderful awards ceremony
recognizing the talents and personal achievements of the children.
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