The children received RM20 each to shop at booths which sold artworks and crafts, among other things, during the festival in Petaling Jaya
A children’s rights festival was held at Jaya One in Petaling Jaya in conjunction with the 30th World Children’s Day, which falls on Nov 20.
The festival was organised by Crib Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded to equip children with the knowledge to understand their rights.
The children received RM20 each to shop at booths which sold artworks and crafts, among other things, during the festival in Petaling Jaya
Some of the booths at the festival were manned by children to encourage them to actively take part in issues affecting them. Photos: SHAARI CHEMAT
Srividhya says the festival aimed to encourage active participation by children in its running.
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