MILF: “Peace for Children in Mindanao” campaign in social media gains support

Posted to the MILF Website (Sep 20): “Peace for Children in Mindanao” campaign in social media gains support



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A campaign calling to support Peace for Children in Mindanao through the social media gain positive response from different sectors in the country. The drive intends to raise awareness among the citizens of the country on the essence of peace to children in Mindanao which are the most affected in times of armed conflict.

In its facebook page, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-Philippines said, “We're calling on people to support ‪#‎peace for children in ‪Mindanao, so that they can enjoy their rights to education, good health and proper nutrition, and protection from violence, abuse and exploitation.”

The drive is in line with the observance of the National Peace Consciousness Month this September.

To manifest support to the campaign, users of the social media can have their own photo holding a printed message which says “I Support Peace for Children in Mindanao” posted in the facebook with the hashtag #partnerforpeace.

Among the individuals and groups which responded to the campaign and signified their support are those from the academe, development workers, students, social workers, media, youth, and professionals.

UNICEF said there has been 366 recorded incidents in areas affected by armed conflict in Mindanao since 2012. Of this eventualities, 170 are armed conflict, 71 are clan feud or Rido and 125 are crime and violence.

The agency have been engaging development partners in implementing programs and projects for the rights of the children to be realized and protected.

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