Children's Right

 

"National Children’s Month”

 

         The Philippines observes National Children's Month every November. Giving Filipino children access to a healthy environment, a quality education, and healthcare is the goal of this month-long celebration. This year's celebration, with the theme "New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Bawat Bata Ating Tutukan," focuses on the importance of protecting children's rights, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shown the devastating effects of our current situation on the most vulnerable population.

        Children and young people are speaking up on topics that are important to their generation and urging adults to work toward building a better future, including climate change, education, mental health, and the elimination of prejudice and discrimination. Everyone is aware that children are the world's future. The annual observance of World Children's Day has as one of its main goals the protection of children's rights. Children, unlike adults, are unable to defend their rights, so it is our responsibility to do so.

       To guarantee that every child receives a quality education, access to health care, and protection from all forms of abuse and discrimination, the UN has ratified numerous treaties and agreements. There isn't enough discussion on the numerous issues that children from poorer economic systems experience, such as money issues and healthcare issues. This day is an attempt to raise awareness of these issues so that people will not ignore them and would instead take action to solve them.

Reference:

Ray, M. (2022, November 4). National Children’s Month. Stairway Foundation Inc. https://www.stairwayfoundation.org/national-childrens-month/

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S MONTH -November 2022. (2022, June 16). National Today. https://nationaltoday.com/natio