National Children's Day Week declared from September 25 to October 1

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The government has declared a National Children's Day Week from September 25 to October 1, in line with the National Children's Day Celebration, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Speaking at the weekly Cabinet press briefing yesterday (15), the Minister further stated that Sri Lanka observes Children's Day on October 1 each year, with the aim of strengthening social attention on the protection of children's rights, education, health and well-being.South Asians & Diaspora

He noted that the challenges children face today have expanded well beyond traditional child protection concerns, now extending to risks associated with the internet and digital technology, mental an...