Children to discuss a friendly environmentby | 04-09-2011 01:30 |
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Children?s ideas of building a safe, friendly and healthy environment for their own future were heard at their National Forum 2011, which took from August 8-10 in Hanoi. The forum,entitled ?Children and safe and friendly environment?. drew the attention of 180 children aged from 10 – 16 from 30 provinces and cities nationwide They discussed ways to escape from risks of being physically abused and exploited, child injuries. It was also a good chance for them to speak out what they need to do for a safe and friendly environment. Especially, participating children also conversed directly with Party and State leaders about their concerns and desires o¢¯ August 10. Based o¢¯ children?s ideas, law makers supplemented and amended legal regulations to facilitate the realization of children?s rights and raise awareness of local authorities, society and families of the rights. The event was co-organized by the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and the National Assembly?s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children. |