Some 1,000 children-participants from different  schools will present a “Children’s Call to Action to End All Forms of Abuse” through mass dancing  dubbed as, ‘Zumbata on Child Protection,’ which is the kick-off activity ushering in the National Children’s Month (NCM) celebration this November.

Zumbata will be held at the Skydome, SM North Edsa, Quezon City tomorrow, October 10. It is being led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its attached agency, Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC),  together with the National Youth Commission (NYC).

In partnership with SM Cares, “Zumbata” will likewise be held in other SM main malls nationwide.

Another highlight of tomorrow’s event is the launching of the Children’s Write to Rights advocacy containing the “One Million Lapis Campaign” and the announcement of the country’s participation to set a Guinness World Record on longest line of pencils.

The nation celebrates  NCM during October of every year through Presidential Proclamation 267 series of 1993.

Republic Act 10661, otherwise known as “National Children’s Month Act”,  moved the celebration to November to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the United Nations General Assembly on November 20, 1989 and seeks to instill its significance in the Filipino consciousness.

This year’s theme, “Komunidad at Pamahalaan Magkaisa, Pang-aabuso sa Bata Wakasan na!”, highlights the protection of children against all forms of abuse and discrimination, and encourages stakeholders to promote as well as advocate protection of children at the family, school, community, and other settings.

Other activities during the month-long celebration are press conference on November 6; Launching of the Story Book on Children on November 12;   Showcase of Talents on Child Protection at SM Skydome with the performance of Asia’s Got Talent grand  winner El Gamma Penumbra; and, National Summit on Children (culminating event) on November 20, 2015.  ###