HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Baraka
The organization "Don't Touch My Child" called for strengthening societal vigilance and intensifying efforts to protect childhood, in light of the increase in some cases of child disappearances and attempts to lure them, which were recorded during the recent period in a number of Moroccan cities, which raises the concern of families and rings the alarm bell about the safety of children.
The organization affirmed, in an awareness and sensitization statement, that the disappearance of a child does not only affect his family, but goes beyond that to shake the feeling of security within the entire society, stressing that protecting children is a collective responsibility shared by the family, school, security and judicial institutions, in addition to civil society and the media. In this context, the organization called on parents and guardians to exercise utmost caution and take a set of simple but necessary preventive measures to ensure the safety of children. Among these measures are not leaving young children playing alone in the street or in places far from the family's sight, and accompanying them as much as possible while going to and from school. The organization also stressed the importance of educating children not to talk to strangers or accept anything from them, in addition to teaching them to memorize the phone numbers of their parents or a relative, and warning them of the need to seek help from a trusted person if they feel in danger. In contrast, the organization called on citizens to immediately report to the security services any suspicious behavior or person near children. The organization highlighted that societal vigilance, rapid reporting and immediate intervention remain crucial elements in reducing the risks that may threaten the safety of children, stressing that investing in the protection of childhood is not a social luxury, but a national necessity for building a safe and cohesive society capable of achieving development. At the conclusion of its statement, the "Don't Touch My Child" organization, headed by Najat Anwar, stressed that the children of Morocco are not just numbers that are reported in the news, but they represent the future of the nation and the most precious thing that society possesses, which makes their protection a collective responsibility that does not tolerate negligence or delay, calling for a comprehensive mobilization in order to protect children from all forms of violence and exploitation.
