National Children’s Week from 25th September to 01st October
Sri Lanka commemorates Children’s Day on 1st October every year with the objective of further strengthening social attention towards protecting the rights of children, education, health, and well-being. It has been observed that the challenges encountered by present-day children, such as risk, psychological and social stress, negligence, and various social and economic vulnerability conditions…
Sri Lanka honors Children’s Day annually on October 1st, with the aim of boosting social awareness for children's rights, education, health, and well-being. Recently, it has been observed that contemporary children face a wider range of issues compared to past generations, including online risks, psychological stress, social neglect, and vulnerabilities related to digital technology.
It has been acknowledged that there is a necessity to raise awareness about children's rights and the protection of all parties involved, including parents, teachers, public officials, service providers, and the general public.
In response, a proposal has been made to introduce "A National Children’s Week" to complement the commemoration of Children's Day. This initiative seeks to increase public awareness of children's rights, cultivate social sensitivity towards children, and promote community engagement in their protection. Following this suggestion, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution submitted by the Minister of Women and Children Affairs.
The resolution calls for the implementation of special programs to declare "A National Children’s Week – 2026" from September 25th to October 1st, 2026.
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