In a message on the occasion of World Children's Day, she notes that in order to achieve this goal, the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare is taking initiatives to modernise the existing legislative framework and policy actions so that they respond to the diverse needs of children in a modern society.
Undoubtedly, she notes, the protection and support of children is a collective responsibility and therefore close cooperation is sought with the relevant agencies, bodies and social partners, as well as with civil society.
Among other things, as the National Coordinator of the Strategy for Children's Rights and the European Guarantee for Children, Ms. Anthousi, the Ministry of Social Welfare primarily aims to prevent and combat social exclusion by ensuring that children in need have access to a range of basic services such as education, including all school activities, health care, food and housing.
In this context, it adds, the Ministry of Social Welfare has developed a National Action Plan, in collaboration with the relevant Ministries/Departments, which addresses all challenges, existing and new, and proposes concrete actions to protect children's rights in the ever-changing society we live in.
"Recognizing the role and value of children in a modern democracy, the Government remains committed and, with consistency and a sense of responsibility towards children, continues to promote actions to realize the vision of a society where all children enjoy equal rights and opportunities and live without discrimination, in conditions of prosperity and development," it concludes.
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