The Government of Sri Lanka has declared the period from 25th September to 1st October 2025 as the “Children’s Day National Week”, in line with the global observance of World Children’s Day on 1st October. This initiative, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, is conducted under the theme “Aadarayen Surakinna – Apata Lowa Dinannta” (Protect Us with Love – To Win the World), with the collaboration of multiple state institutions under the guidance of the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs.
The national commemoration programme is being organized in partnership with the Department of Probation and Child Protection Services, along with the participation of key ministries, authorities, and law enforcement agencies. The programme focuses on safeguarding children’s rights, health, education, and overall well-being.
Programme Schedule
| Date | Programme |
|---|---|
| 25.09.2025 | Awareness on the role of Principals in securing children’s rights – (Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education) |
| 26.09.2025 | • Island-wide inspection & sticker pasting of vehicles transporting school children – (Sri Lanka Police, National Child Protection Authority, National Transport Commission) • Establishment & restructuring of School Children Protection Committees – (Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, National Child Protection Authority) |
| 27.09.2025 | Awareness for preschool assistants on securing child rights – (National Secretariat on Early Childhood Development) |
| 28.09.2025 | Community awareness on preventing children from narcotics – (Sri Lanka Police, National Board on Control of Narcotic Drugs, Alcohol and Drug Information Centre) |
| 29.09.2025 | • Awareness for religious leaders to safeguard child rights – (Ministry of Buddha Shasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs) • Entertainment programmes centring the family – (Department of Cultural Affairs) |
| 30.09.2025 | Health Promotion Programmes for Grades 1–5 – (Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education) |
| 01.10.2025 | World Children’s Day Ceremony |
| Throughout the Week | Raids to identify vulnerable children and monitoring of street children – (Sri Lanka Police) |
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