According to the Ministry, the week coincides with World Children’s Day which falls on October 1. Various activities to improve public awareness regarding injury prevention and child safety will be implemented throughout this week, with the participation of various stakeholders, such as the Sri Lanka Police, Education Ministry, Child Protection Authority and Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs.

 

The main event of this programme will be the Child Safety Walk which will take place on October 4 at 9.00 a.m. from the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises.

 

Organizers of the event expect 3,000 to 5,000 people, including key public figures and celebrities to participate at this event.