Children association calls for child safety
Published: 05:10 PM,Oct 25,2023 | EDITED : 09:10 PM,Oct 25,2023
The event aimed to shed light on the vulnerability of children in accidents and explore effective ways to safeguard them from harm.
Suhar: The Children First Association (CFA) recently organised a significant seminar titled 'Children Protection from Accidents' at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences Sohar. This event aimed to shed light on the vulnerability of children in accidents and explore effective ways to safeguard them from harm.
The seminar was graced by the esteemed presence of HH Sayyida Dr Mona bint Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Children First Association. It was attended by a diverse range of dignitaries, including members of the Board of Directors, the Association's dedicated members, and representatives from various participating entities.
The primary objective of the seminar was to elucidate the types of accidents that children frequently encounter, strategies to prevent these incidents, and the vital task of raising awareness among those responsible for children's well-being regarding preventive measures to minimise children's exposure to accidents.
The seminar programme encompassed several informative sections that delved into the initiatives taken by competent authorities. These initiatives included the presentation of legal legislation and operational methods designed to inform parents about issues concerning childhood and related areas.
The utilisation of modern technology as a tool for child safety was also emphasised. Additionally, the seminar addressed various critical areas such as the role of the Royal Oman Police in protecting children from traffic accidents, methods to prevent children from suffocating on school buses, health problems stemming from traffic accidents and bus-related incidents, and proper first aid procedures for each of these scenarios.
It's noteworthy that this seminar was a collaborative effort, made possible through partnerships with various key stakeholders, including the Royal Oman Police, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Development, care and rehabilitation centres for children with disabilities, and multiple higher education institutions.
Dr Yahya al Hinai, seminar supervisor, emphasised the importance of the event's outcomes. He highlighted the call to develop a national strategy dedicated to protecting children from accidents, elevate community awareness about child safety, engage in scientific research in this domain, establish a national monitoring system, and encourage community institutions to take on additional roles in ensuring the safety of children. The seminar marks a pivotal step towards safeguarding our most vulnerable members of society from the dangers of accidents.
The seminar was graced by the esteemed presence of HH Sayyida Dr Mona bint Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Children First Association. It was attended by a diverse range of dignitaries, including members of the Board of Directors, the Association's dedicated members, and representatives from various participating entities.
The primary objective of the seminar was to elucidate the types of accidents that children frequently encounter, strategies to prevent these incidents, and the vital task of raising awareness among those responsible for children's well-being regarding preventive measures to minimise children's exposure to accidents.
The seminar programme encompassed several informative sections that delved into the initiatives taken by competent authorities. These initiatives included the presentation of legal legislation and operational methods designed to inform parents about issues concerning childhood and related areas.
The utilisation of modern technology as a tool for child safety was also emphasised. Additionally, the seminar addressed various critical areas such as the role of the Royal Oman Police in protecting children from traffic accidents, methods to prevent children from suffocating on school buses, health problems stemming from traffic accidents and bus-related incidents, and proper first aid procedures for each of these scenarios.
It's noteworthy that this seminar was a collaborative effort, made possible through partnerships with various key stakeholders, including the Royal Oman Police, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Development, care and rehabilitation centres for children with disabilities, and multiple higher education institutions.
Dr Yahya al Hinai, seminar supervisor, emphasised the importance of the event's outcomes. He highlighted the call to develop a national strategy dedicated to protecting children from accidents, elevate community awareness about child safety, engage in scientific research in this domain, establish a national monitoring system, and encourage community institutions to take on additional roles in ensuring the safety of children. The seminar marks a pivotal step towards safeguarding our most vulnerable members of society from the dangers of accidents.