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New art installations in Beijing promote positive parenting
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Officials of the China Center for Child Welfare and Adoption, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and China National Children's Center, jointly launch the
Officials of the China Center for Child Welfare and Adoption, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and China National Children's Center, jointly launch the "Light Every Moment of Childhood" campaign in Beijing on May 31 2023. /UNICEF

Officials of the China Center for Child Welfare and Adoption, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and China National Children's Center, jointly launch the "Light Every Moment of Childhood" campaign in Beijing on May 31 2023. /UNICEF

Under the theme of "Light Every Moment of Childhood," a series of art installations was launched in Beijing on Wednesday to raise awareness of positive parenting ahead of International Children's Day on June 1.

Apart from the art installations, the campaign also includes a series of workshops and practical tips for caregivers on positive parenting.

"Every child has the right to grow up in a safe environment, free from violence, abuse, and neglect," said Amakobe Sande, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Representative to China. Sande called on all parties, including businesses and other stakeholders, to support the new positive parenting programs.

An art installation portraying children's experiences in the home setting is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. The dishes displayed on the dining table represent opposition to parents disciplining and criticizing their children during mealtimes and advocate for positive parenting. /UNICEF
An art installation portraying children's experiences in the home setting is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. The dishes displayed on the dining table represent opposition to parents disciplining and criticizing their children during mealtimes and advocate for positive parenting. /UNICEF

An art installation portraying children's experiences in the home setting is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. The dishes displayed on the dining table represent opposition to parents disciplining and criticizing their children during mealtimes and advocate for positive parenting. /UNICEF

The art installation titled
The art installation titled "You can't do it cake" portrays children's possible experiences in the dining environment, where they might be disciplined and criticized by their parents. /UNICEF

The art installation titled "You can't do it cake" portrays children's possible experiences in the dining environment, where they might be disciplined and criticized by their parents. /UNICEF

The art installation named
The art installation named "Emotional abuse," which shares the same pronunciation in Chinese as "cold chestnuts," portrays possible experiences for children in the dining environment where parents may discipline and criticize them during mealtimes. /UNICEF

The art installation named "Emotional abuse," which shares the same pronunciation in Chinese as "cold chestnuts," portrays possible experiences for children in the dining environment where parents may discipline and criticize them during mealtimes. /UNICEF

An art installation portraying children's experiences in the school setting is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. Questions about a possible school bullying scenario are posed on blue boards of the installation to raise awareness of the importance of providing a safe environment for children at school. /UNICEF
An art installation portraying children's experiences in the school setting is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. Questions about a possible school bullying scenario are posed on blue boards of the installation to raise awareness of the importance of providing a safe environment for children at school. /UNICEF

An art installation portraying children's experiences in the school setting is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. Questions about a possible school bullying scenario are posed on blue boards of the installation to raise awareness of the importance of providing a safe environment for children at school. /UNICEF

The event also featured testimonies from a father and a para-social worker who shared their experiences of utilizing positive parenting skills and new teaching and communication approaches after attending workshops.

The parents saw improvements such as better two-way communication with their children, based on respect and empathy and reduced violent disciplining methods.

Parenting workshops will be held in June to give parents and potential new partners an opportunity to experience the sessions in person.

The campaign was jointly organized by the UNICEF and the China National Children's Center, with support from the China Center for Child Welfare and Adoption.

An art installation reminding parents of online risks for children is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. The exhibition will be open to the public until the end of June. /UNICEF
An art installation reminding parents of online risks for children is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. The exhibition will be open to the public until the end of June. /UNICEF

An art installation reminding parents of online risks for children is on display at the China National Children's Center in Beijing on May 31, 2023. The exhibition will be open to the public until the end of June. /UNICEF

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