Walk for child protection

A walk was organised under the national program ‘Daruvan Pana Men Surakimu’ on Sunday 25 October with participation of President Maithripala Sirisena. It was organised by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) for the betterment of the children of the nation. The program aims at protecting the rights of children, creating a better future for children and protect them. Members of the Sri Lanka Police, Sri Lanka Air Force, Child Protection Authority and Government institutions as well as sportsmen/women, teachers, parents, scholars from various fields, university students and representatives of organizations which work for children participated in the walking. The President put his signature on the plaque of ‘Daruvan Pana Men Surakimu’ and inscribed a sentence dedicated to children. President Sirisena speaking at this occasion stated that parents have an immense responsibility in protecting the children. He added it is the duty of parents to pay regular attention on their children. He also emphasised that the Government in connection with the Education Ministry would implement a special program to make teachers and principals knowledgeable about the protecting of children. Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilaka, Chairman of SLRC Attorney-at-Law Ravi Jarawardena, SLRC Director General Prof. Sunil Shantha and Director General of Police N.K. Illangakoon also participated in this event.