To commemorate World Humanitarian Day 2024 on August 19, Save the Children Philippines hosted an art exhibition that highlights the impacts of climate change from the perspective of children.
Running from August 14 to 20 at B Hotel, Quezon City, the event showcases how important climate and disaster resilience are, especially for children most affected by emergencies. The artworks were done by young artists from Visayas, exploring ways to be involved in creating a safer, fairer, and better world for and with children.
“Their artworks serve as a call to action for stronger climate resilience measures and the prioritization of children’s needs in humanitarian responses,” said Faisah Ali, Save the Children Philippines’ Humanitarian Manager.
To address the needs of children during humanitarian responses, the Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act (Republic Act 10821) was created. The law requires a Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children (CEPC) to protect kids before, during, and after emergencies. However, many local governments haven’t fully adopted or implemented their CEPCs despite the law being in place for years.
“We call on the LGUs to adopt and implement the CEPC as a crucial tool to protect children and ensure their immediate needs are met while also building their resilience for future emergencies,” said George Oliver De La Rama, Director of Advocacy, Campaigns, Communications, and Media of Save the Children Philippines.
To learn more about the organization’s ongoing and future initiatives and how to participate in the cause, visit https://www.savethechildren.org.ph.
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