Jakarta, July 26 -- Deputy Governor of Jakarta Rano Karno has called on all residents of Jakarta to participate in the government's efforts to create a safe and supportive ecosystem for children.

"Let us create child-friendly environments, starting from households to neighborhoods and schools, as our children need support, role models, and our presence as parents," he remarked during an event commemorating the 2025 National Children's Day, as monitored online from the Jakarta government's YouTube channel.

Speaking from a multifunctional building at Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta on Saturday, he highlighted that the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection declared Jakarta a child-friendly province in 2022.

"This achievement i...