Shams Ehsan, the head of the Social Committee of the Islamic Council of Tehran, referred to the importance of paying attention to children's rights and the existing challenges in this area during Children's Week. He said: "This week is a good opportunity to ask what path the child-friendly city resolution is currently taking and where we stand on this path."
Challenges in the Path of Children's Rights
Ehsan continued to point out the various challenges that exist regarding children's rights. Despite valuable efforts in this area, he emphasized that significant problems still exist at the city level. In particular, the condition of pathways and accessible areas in the city is such that many children and families are dissatisfied with the situation.
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Cooperation Between the Council and Municipality
The head of the Social Committee of the Islamic Council of Tehran added: "We hope that with the participation of the council and the municipality, we can take action to uphold the rightful rights of children in the city and address their issues." This cooperation can have a significant positive impact on the lives and well-being of children and bring us closer to achieving the goals of the child-friendly city resolution.
Shams Ehsan also referred to the need to create a safe and suitable space for children's play and social activities in the city. He emphasized the importance of paying attention to details in the design and implementation of accessibility projects and said: "We must pay attention to the fact that children have the right to grow up in a safe and suitable environment, and it is our responsibility to provide the necessary conditions."
The Necessity of Changing Attitudes
This city council representative stated that changing societal attitudes towards children's rights is essential, stating: "As a society, we must come to believe that children are the builders of the future and we must respond to their needs." He also pointed out the necessity of educating parents and the community about children's rights and how to support them, saying: "Education and awareness-raising can play a significant role in improving the living conditions of children."
Ultimately, Shams Ehsan emphasized that continuous and purposeful efforts must be made to improve the living conditions of children and deemed cooperation between various institutions in this regard essential.
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