Specialist day in the Augsburg district: Actively live and promote children's rights!

Specialist day in the Augsburg district: Actively live and promote children's rights!

At a time when the protection and rights of children are becoming increasingly public awareness, an important specialist day took place in the Augsburg district at the beginning of this week. Under the motto “Living children’s rights in everyday life”, specialists from various areas discussed how children’s rights can be integrated into daily processes. This event was directly linked to World Children's Day and the International Day of Children's Rights and set a pioneering example for the rights of children. Loud Augsburg district In his opening words, District Administrator Martin Sailer emphasized the responsibility of adults to protect children and give them opportunities to participate in decision-making.

The specialist day offered numerous lectures and practice-oriented workshops, which offered all participants a platform for valuable exchange and networking. It wasn't just about legal regulations, but above all about a social attitude that actively practices and promotes children's rights. Approaches to implementing children's rights in early childhood education and in local decision-making processes were also discussed. The event was supported by a donation of 3,000 euros from the Sparkassenstiftung Schwaben-Bodensee.

Focus on children's rights

The discussion about children's rights is essential, and an accompanying mobile exhibition also caused a stir. This informative show consists of ten modules that explain various children's rights in an interactive form. Loud BMBF The exhibition covers topics such as protection from violence, the right to education and equality. Child-friendly explanations are conveyed using various characters, supplemented by auditory support and films made by children. The modules are modular and can be borrowed from daycare centers, schools or communities.

The exhibition can currently be seen from November 6th to 28th, 2025 at the Friedrichshafen Adult Education Center. Anyone interested in children's rights can visit the exhibition on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and rental costs are covered until the end of the year.

A step in the right direction

The specialist day in the Augsburg district is considered an important step in anchoring children's rights not only in theory but also in practice. It remains to be hoped that the impulses that encourage young people to actively participate in social processes will bear fruit in the long term. The combination of the specialist day and the mobile exhibition offers a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of children's rights and to improve the everyday realities of children's lives.