Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun: "We Will Lead Efforts to End Child Violence"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-seong] Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun participated in the ‘#END Violence’ online campaign to eliminate child violence, stating, “Suwon, a child-friendly city, will take the lead in ending child violence.”

On the 4th, the mayor participated in the ‘#END Violence’ online campaign in his office following the nomination of Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il.

The campaign to end child violence, jointly hosted by UNICEF Korea Committee and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a global awareness campaign led by UNICEF to eliminate all forms of violence against children and youth. The campaign is conducted by taking a photo while holding a hand banner inscribed with ‘#END Violence’ and the campaign logo, then posting the photo and message on personal social media.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun said, “Our children, who are our future, must be protected not only from physical violence but from all forms of violence including neglect and exploitation,” adding, “We will create an environment where we all work together to protect our children.”

The mayor nominated Pohang Mayor Lee Kang-deok and Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won as the next campaign participants.