For every child, every right!

The immortal American movie producer, Walter Disney once said: “If you can dream it, you can do it!” This well-known quotation inspires and encourages everyone but it is especially directed to the younger generations, who have the time and the luxury to dream endlessly. The quotation fuels more dreams in children while instilling self-confidence in young people and a positive outlook to life. Children can dream and they can dream big if they find the support and guidance of adults around them – parents, grandparents, educators, youth workers and other professional workers.

This is their right. On the other hand, for most adults, it is a privilege to be able to help and tutor children. Apart from the individual initiatives from adults, children’s dreams can only prosper if there is political guidance.

Politicians have a huge responsibility towards children. Politicians should guarantee that children are provided with the necessary opportunities and the right set of circumstances so that children can make their dreams true. As we celebrate World Children’s Day, we ought to reflect on the challenges that modern life presents to our children.

So, as this year’s theme dictates, “for every child, every right”. Childhood is often considered as the best time in one’s life, when life is simple and carefree. However, it is a sad reality that today’s children are burdened with difficulties and may go through problematic experiences that tarnish the happiness that we .