MLSD Minister Insures the Importance of Media in Childhood Protection

25-03-2021

His Excellency the Minister of Labour and Social Development, Mr. Jameel bin Mohammed Ali Humaidan, received Dr. Wajeeha Abdullah Abdul Karim Al‑Meer at the Ministry, where she presented him with a copy of her doctoral dissertation entitled “The Role of Media in Raising Awareness and Educating Children about Violent Crimes against Children.” The study examines the Bahraini community’s perceptions of local media and its effectiveness in spreading awareness of violence, explores society’s need to highlight such cases so that all segments can cooperate to confront and address their underlying causes, and aims to identify the most effective means of sensitising the public to the spread of violent crimes against children. Humaidan praised the dissertation, emphasising the importance of raising awareness of children’s rights and of society’s duties towards them, as well as the media’s crucial role—in all its forms—in promoting a culture that recognises and rejects violence against children. He noted that a sound upbringing free from violence provides the natural environment for nurturing a generation with self‑confidence and pride in their identity, and he expressed his appreciation for Dr. Al‑Meer’s efforts in producing this valuable study.