President Jacob Zuma will this afternoon, 01 June 2016, lead the national celebrations of the International Children’s Day at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville, in the City of Tshwane, Gauteng Province.
International Children’s Day is observed annually on the 1st of June around the world to honour children’s rights as per the proclamation of the 1925 World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland.
In South Africa, the day also coincides with the Child Protection Week Campaign which this year is observed from 29 May until 05 June under the theme “Let Us All Protect Children to Move South Africa Forward”.
The Child Protection Week campaign is organised to mobilise society to protect, develop and nurture children. It also seeks to raise awareness and assist parents, child care givers, guardians and the entire society to be vigilant and partner with government in protecting and creating a safe and secure environment for children.
President Zuma is scheduled to visit and officially open a media centre at the Kingdom Life Children’s Centre and later interact with the community at the stadium in Atteridgeville.
Source: The Presidency Republic of South Africa