KREASI Kayong Utara and the Government of Kayong Utara held a Public Dialogue on the Draft Regional Regulation on the Implementation of a Child-Friendly District as an effort to strengthen local policies on child protection and the fulfilment of children’s rights. The event, held in Sukadana, was officially opened by Vice Regent of Kayong Utara, Amru Chanwari, and attended by various stakeholders from government, civil society organizations, and the education sector.
In his remarks, Director of KREASI implemented by Majelis Dikdasmen dan PNF Pimpinan Pusat Muhammadiyah, Gufron Amirullah, shared strategic views on the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building a sustainable child protection system. According to him, the success of a Child-Friendly District is determined by the synergy between policy, character education, and community participation.
This activity served as a momentum for Kayong Utara to strengthen child-sensitive local policy directions and to ensure that every development program upholds the best interests of the child. Through this dialogue, the draft regulation is expected to become a strong legal foundation for creating an environment that is safe, child-friendly, and supportive of children’s optimal growth and development.
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The Program of KREASI or Kolaborasi untuk Edukasi Anak Indonesia (Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children) is funded by the Global Partnership for Education, developed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs. KREASI in Kayong Utara is being implemented by Save the Children and local implementing partner Majelis Dikdasmen dan PNF PP Muhammadiyah, support by the Government of Kayong Utara with aims to improve the quality of education in Indonesia by strengthening teaching, learning, and student development.
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Writer: Rinda Andri Gunawan | Editor: Andika Ramadhan | Photo: Rinda Andri Gunawan /KREASI/Majelis Dikdasmen dan PNF PP Muhammadiyah/Save the Children