Kids to Become Advocates of Child Rights

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Islamabad: In a bid to celebrate Universal Children’s Day, the ‘Colour of Dreams’ competition successfully engaged children in a meaningful dialogue about child rights, empowering them to become advocates for change and contribute to the discourse on important issues.

The themes ranged from child marriage, child labour, online protection, mental health, violence against children, out-of-school children, and corporal punishment.

The National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain celebrated Universal Children’s Day with an award ceremony for the ‘Colour of Dreams: Embassy of Spain’s Art Competition’ on Child Rights on Tuesday.

The competition, which engaged 310 children from various schools in Pakistan, invited participants to create artwork that depicted their perspectives on critical child rights issues.

The young artists showcased their creative prowess during the award ceremony and also explained the aspirations and motivations behind their compelling artworks.

Despite the challenging task of selecting the 50 best art pieces from the pool of entries, the jury was impressed by the exceptional talent and creativity displayed by the young artists.

The Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan, José Antonio de Ory, was recognised for his unwavering support in commemorating Universal Children’s Day in a manner that engaged children actively.

NCRC Chairperson Ayesha Raza Farooq expressed gratitude for the partnership with the Spanish Embassy and affirmed the Commission’s dedication to fostering creativity, awareness, and dialogue surrounding the issues faced by children in Pakistan.