Brunei Darussalam - In line with the World Children's Day Celebration, Brunei Darussalam is taking significant strides to enhance children's safety and promote inclusivity. The Ministry of Education has introduced the Together Stop Bullying programme and the Help, Empathy, Love, and Responsibility or BEST Programme, focusing on addressing bullying issues. Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Nazmi bin Haji Mohamad, the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, highlighted these initiatives in a message.
According to Radio Television Brunei, this year's theme, 'Inclusion, For Every Child,' is centered on ensuring active participation of children in all life aspects. He stressed the critical role of government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, parents, teachers, and grassroots communities in safeguarding children's rights in education, safety, health, and ensuring no child is left behind.
The main event of the 17th World Children's Day celebration in Brunei Darussalam is the Voices of Children Forum, scheduled for Saturday, 25th November 2023, at the Legislative Council Building. This forum is designed to give children a platform to express their views on their basic rights and involvement in fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. Additionally, the BAKAT Project, focusing on Guide, Nurture, and Love the Special Children, is set to boost the self-confidence of children with special needs through Mural Painting and Publishing Colouring Books. This project aims to showcase their talents, highlighting that child with special needs possess unique skills and abilities, particularly in the arts, contributing to their future independence. The World Children's Day celebration this year serves as a call to action for all stakeholders, including policymakers, enforcers, parents, teachers, and society, to strive for a more inclusive world.