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.[Photo/CGTN]

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.

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 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.[Photo/CGTN]