HIBAPRESS – Rabat
On the occasion of World Children's Day, which falls on November 20th of each year, the National Camping Federation reiterated its affirmation that protecting children's rights and providing them with a safe and secure environment are fundamental to building a strong and prosperous society. The Federation considered that this global occasion represents an important stop to assess the reality of childhood and highlight the challenges that many children still face in various parts of the nation.
The Federation affirmed in a statement that "Investing in childhood is an investment in the future of the nation," stressing the need to provide children with their full basic rights, including proper education, good education, health care, and access to extracurricular and recreational activities that contribute to honing their talents and building their personalities.
Pioneering educational and recreational programs
The Federation renewed its continuous commitment to organizing educational, cultural, and recreational activities and educational camps that provide children with safe and stimulating spaces, which will help them explore their potential and develop their creative and leadership abilities. It also called for expanding these initiatives and strengthening partnerships between various institutions and actors to give the largest number of children the opportunity to benefit from these programs.
Integrating children with disabilities… a commitment that cannot be avoided
The National Camping Federation stressed the importance of providing an inclusive educational environment for children with disabilities, emphasizing the need to ensure their full right to participate in educational, recreational, and educational activities like other children. It also pointed out its keenness to enhance programs aimed at integrating children with disabilities into society and enabling them to develop their skills and achieve their selves.
Combating child labor… a shared responsibility
In a related context, the Federation called for intensified efforts to combat child labor, considering this phenomenon a blatant violation of children's rights and a threat to their future. It recommended activating effective policies to reduce the phenomenon and provide a safe educational environment that encourages children to pursue their studies and develop their skills away from any exploitation or forced labor.
Praising the efforts of the actors and calling for doubling the work
The National Camping Federation praised the great role played by associations and bodies concerned with children's affairs in defending children's rights, considering that joint work between various actors is the cornerstone in facing the increasing challenges that childhood is experiencing today.
The Federation called on all institutions and civil society to renew their commitment to protecting children from violence and discrimination, and to work collectively to ensure a safe environment that guarantees their rights and meets their needs. It also stressed the importance of achieving social justice in the distribution of educational and recreational services and activities, especially in remote and deprived areas, in order to ensure equal opportunities and a decent life for all children.
