SHARJAH, 29th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) took part in the 17th National Conference on Children's Rights, held in the Kingdom of Morocco.

The Arab Parliament for the Child's delegation was led by the Secretary-General, Ayman Othman Al Barout, who delivered a speech during the opening session. He conveyed greetings from the Parliament's headquarters in Sharjah and praised Morocco's leadership, under His Majesty King Mohammed VI, for its commitment to advancing child rights amidst modern social and technological shifts.

Al Barout emphasised that today's children are more aware and engaged than ever, enabling them to be active partners in sustainable development rather than passive recipients. He called for meaningful inclusion of children in planning, implementation, and evaluation processes through genuine dialogue platforms that allow them to express their aspirations and challenges.

He also stressed the importance of the conference as a platform for addressing critical issues such as violence against children-particularly online-digital transformation, climate change, inclusive education, mental health, and future skills. These are all subjects previously tackled by the Arab Parliament for the Child as part of its vision to equip young people with 21st-century tools.

The Secretary-General praised the Moroccan delegation to the Arab Parliament for the Child, describing it as a "founding and outstanding delegation" known for its active engagement in parliamentary sessions and media presence, and affirmed that it consistently represents Morocco with distinction.

The conference attracted wide participation from government institutions, national and international experts, UN agencies, civil society organisations, and child parliamentarians from across Morocco.

Discussions centred on shaping a realistic roadmap for child protection up to 2030 that considers environmental, social, and technological changes.