المملكة: Specialists for"today"Protecting children is a societal responsibility and their rights are a pillar for building the future

The Ministry of Health revealed that the current demographic shifts will reshape population patterns in the near future, and will have a profound impact on the lives of children until the year 2050 AD, stressing that three major global trends will have the greatest impact, including: demographic shifts, climate and environmental crises, and leading technologies, as critical factors that will determine the quality of life of future generations, and guide health and development policies around the world."LTR">.

The Ministry of Health confirmed that the rapid demographic transformations, changing population distribution, rising average ages, and changing migration patterns will reshape the features of societies in the coming decades, which requires the development of health, educational and social policies more adapted to the needs of the 2050 generations.
It also warned that climate and environmental crises will remain among the most prominent challenges affecting children’s health, starting from air and water quality, all the way to the risks associated with climate disasters, which requires redoubling efforts. International for the Protection of Emerging Generations . In the third direction, the Ministry explained that pioneering technologies—including artificial intelligence, precision medicine, robotics, and health innovation—will radically transform children’s lives, by improving the quality of health care, enabling access to education, and creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.

In a related context, specialists in childhood, health and behavior unanimously agreed that children’s rights are a solid foundation in Islamic law and national systems, and constitute the most important framework for ensuring their upbringing in a safe and healthy environment, stressing that early education, psychological care, protection from abuse, and integrated health care are the keys to building a confident generation capable of contributing to the future of the nation.

Integration of protection and confidence building

Behavioral and emotional disorders specialist Salma Al-Drees confirmed that children’s rights in our value context rise to the level of moral and societal obligations, and include life and survival, comprehensive health care, quality education, protection from abuse in all its forms, and the right to play and expression..
She explained that early education and psychological care constitute two interconnected paths to build the child cognitively and emotionally, and optimal learning cannot be achieved without satisfying the needs for safety and belonging.
Health needs emerge in vaccinations, proper nutrition, and psychological care, with an integrated societal role that begins with the family by building trust and resilience, and is complemented by the school with clear policies for dealing with bullying, effective monitoring, and providing specialized support.

Early education and child health

Early childhood expert Reem Al-Qurashi stated that the most important children’s rights are protection from neglect and physical, psychological or digital violence, access to high-quality early education, continuous health and psychological care, and a safe environment for play and expression.
She stressed that organized early education enriches the child’s language, thinking, and social skills, while psychological care gives the child a stable sense of security and belonging, which builds a personality capable of adapting and taking responsibility. She pointed out the importance of health follow-up since pregnancy, including basic vaccinations, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, daily movement, and periodic check-ups.
With regard to protection, she stressed the importance of open dialogue with the child and observing behavioral changes, and the role of the school in creating an environment that respects differences and implementing clear policies against bullying.. She concluded with a message in which she emphasized that the child must be the starting point in every family and educational decision.

Children’s rights are the focus of Sharia

The pediatric emergency medicine consultant, Dr., explained. Mashael Al-Omari, said that children’s rights, such as quality education, integrated health care, and protection from abuse, are protected legally and legally, and the Kingdom has strengthened them through advanced legislation such as the child protection system and the protection from abuse system, in addition to the initiatives of the Ministries of Health and Education to ensure the provision of basic care and services. .
She stressed that early education and psychological support enhance the child’s self-confidence and social skills, while health needs include vaccinations, proper nutrition, and regular medical follow-up. She stressed that protecting children from bullying is a shared responsibility between the family and the school through awareness, follow-up, and providing safe channels for reporting."LTR">. She stressed that protecting children is a national duty to build a strong generation that contributes to the nation’s renaissance.

Care is the basis of quality of life

The associate professor of personality and social psychology, Dr. Amani Al-Dosari said that the child’s basic rights are the foundation for his sound psychological and social development, noting that early education and psychological care contribute to enhancing executive functions and building a personality capable of positive adaptation."LTR">.
She pointed out that integrated health care, vaccinations, proper nutrition, early detection, and mental health are directly linked to the child’s quality of life. She stressed that the family and the school bear a joint responsibility in preventing bullying through clear protection policies and a supportive emotional climate, explaining that empowering children is a societal commitment and an investment in human capital.

Children’s rights to a stable life

The pediatrician, Dr. Amira Al-Shammari said that the most important rights of the child include safety, health care, adequate food, education, play, and protection from violence, which are rights that guarantee a stable environment that gives the child reassurance.
She showed that early education develops the child’s linguistic and cognitive abilities, while psychological care enhances his self-confidence and helps him build a balanced personality. Health needs include regular vaccinations, balanced diet, clean water, and adequate sleep, in addition to periodic medical follow-up."LTR">.
With regard to protection, she emphasized that the family and school together create a safe environment based on constant follow-up, teaching respect, and encouraging reporting of abuse. She concluded her message by emphasizing that every moment in which a child is given safety and love reshapes a stronger future for everyone
The system guarantees the child a number of basic rights, most notably: protection from violence and abuse, free health and educational care, and living in a safe environment that preserves his dignity without any discrimination, with the emphasis that the child’s best interest is the basis for all decisions and procedures related to him.
She explained that the family and educational institutions bear a direct legal and regulatory duty to protect the child, which includes monitoring his health and psychological condition, providing a safe environment, and monitoring any dangerous behaviors, in addition to immediately reporting any suspicion of abuse. School personnel are also committed to documenting any indicators that require intervention in coordination with the competent authorities"LTR">.
She added that the state pays great attention to providing official and confidential channels for reporting cases of abuse through the unified number (1919) of the Family Protection Unit, in addition to providing aftercare and psychological and social follow-up to ensure the child’s rehabilitation and restoration of his balance. .
Al-Zahrani indicated that the system, in accordance with Royal Decree No. (M/72) dated 6/8/1443 AH, stipulated severe penalties against those who commit child abuse, up to two years in prison and a fine of up to 100 thousand riyals, with the penalty doubled upon repeating the violation, and the penalty includes anyone who participates, incites, or assists in committing the abuse.

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