Awareness Campaign for IDICVA 2012

Children’s Art Exhibition: 15-7-2012 (Sunday)

Venue: Berjaya Times Square, Lower Ground Concourse area

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Media Contact:

Community Organization for Inner Learning

10, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.

Ms. Sarala   h/p; 019-6686160  / Ms. Soon h/p: 012-2080731 /  Tel: 03- 2282 6396

Email:  kualalumpur@my.bkwsu.org     Website: www.bkwsu.org ; www.bkwsu.org/my

Children’s Art Exhibition: “1 World, 1 Family” – An Awareness Campaign on Violence against Children

In conjunction with ‘International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression’

The United Nations’ International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (IDICVA) is observed on June 4 each year to acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world, who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse.  

It is a time for individuals (parents, teachers, care-givers and public) and organizations to become aware of the impact of monstrosity of abuse, in all its forms, against children. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to create a safe and secure environment for children by bringing greater awareness in society.

Community Organisation for Inner Learning Selangor (COIL) and  Brahma Kumaris Malaysia, in co-operation with many NGOs and charity organizations caring for children’s welfare such as, CHILD Information Learning & Development Centre, Persatuan Kebajikan Suara Kanak-kanak Malaysia (SUKA Society), Agathians Shelter Home, Zomi Education Centre, Tamil Forum Malaysia, Association of Registered Childcare Providers Malaysia, Women’s Aid Organization and Berjaya University College of Hospitality students are organizing  the IDICVA Awareness Campaign from May till July 2012.  This Campaign is supported and endorsed by UNICEF Malaysia.

The Launching Ceremony of IDICVA was held on Saturday, 2nd June 2012 from 3.00 until 6.00 pm at Harmony House, Brahma Kumaris Malaysia, No. 10, Lorong Maarof, Bangsar Park, 59000 Kuala Lumpur.  The Deputy Representative of UNICEF Malaysia, Mr. Victor Karunan, launched this Campaign.  The Theme of this campaign is “1 World, 1 Family – Creating a Caring and Sharing Society – A World Fit for Children”

The 3- hour program was consisted of addresses by representatives of Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, SUHAKAM and UNICEF on measures taken to curb child abuse in Malaysia. The speeches were intervened by children’s performance expressing their hope and vision of a brighter future.  The highlight of the event was pledging for IDICVA 2012 i.e. to make a commitment to reduce abuse at all level of thoughts, words and actions.

 
 As a part of this campaign, a Children’s Art Exhibition and performances will also be held on Sunday, 15th July 2012, at Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur (Lower Ground Concourse area) exhibiting artworks of children affected by abuse to express their positive visions of an ideal home / school environment and the kind of society that they would like to be part of.  There will be Children’s performances from various NGOs and child-care centers in the afternoon from 3.00pm to 5.30pm. This art exhibition would be officiated by Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development Malaysia.

Another highlight of this campaign would be Forum IDICVA 2012 for youth and university students would be held at the end of July 2012 at Berjaya Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. For further information regarding this campaign and activities, please contact Ms. Sarala, h/p: 019-6686160.