“The Missed Lesson” An exciting programme in line with Worlds Children’s Day

When the entire world is celebrating International Children’s Day and Elders’ Day today, 01.10.2024, on the theme of “Extend Hands of Compassion—Let’s Protect Elders and the Children”, a series of speeches and performances organized by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women in association with the Ministry of Education under the Children’s Day theme of “Protect and treat every child equally” were held at the Nagananda Buddhist University premises in Manelwatta this morning (01.10.2024).
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Prime Minister- Minister of Education, grace the event as the chief guest.
About 1000 students from 10 schools of Kelaniya Education Division participated in this program, and apart from insightful speeches, the Police Cultural Division, Police Band Division, and Police Kennel Division joined the program by letting the students enjoy their performances.
Along with the Prime Minister, senior officers, including Mrs. Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary, Ministry of Education; Deputy Inspector General of Police Mr. Kapila Kadupitiya, in charge of Western Province (North) Division; Deputy Inspector General of Police Mrs. Renuka Jayasundara, in charge of the range for the prevention of abuse of children and women; and Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Lalith Abeysekara, Director, Children and Women Bureau, also participated in this occasion.