UNICEF Hungary and Police to Promote Children’s Rights

Marking World Children’s Day, UNICEF Hungary on Thursday said it is partnering with the national police headquarters ORFK to promote child safety and the protection of children’s rights.

"On November 20, the world lights up in blue as a reminder that every child has a right to safety, love and dignity," UNICEF Hungary said in a statement. It said World Children’s Day was about emphasising that these rights were not just principles in an international accord, but values that defined children’s everyday lives.

UNICEF Hungary said it has entered into a partnership with Hungary’s police force with the aim of raising awareness of children’s rights. As part of the partnership, the organisation will train crime prevention advisors in supervising children’s rights awareness sessions.

Those taking part in the training sessions will acquire methodological and sensitisation-related knowledge on how to proceed when a child indicates that they are being abused, in danger online or that their rights may be violated. The crime prevention experts will then hold interactive sessions with students nationwide, explaining to them their rights and teaching them where they can turn for help.

On Thursday, several buildings across the country will be lit up in blue to mark World Children's Day, the statement said.