Empowering Youth Echoes Through Women’s Month
Francesca Simone Singson, Ms. GC 2024 and a student from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), revisits her advocacy on child exploitation awareness in honor of Women’s Month 2024.
In an interview with The Forefront, Singson tackled her winning advocacy regarding Child Exploitation Awareness as she placed emphasis on the necessity of educating children about consent, boundaries, respect, and honesty to ensure their safety from the dangers of exploitation.
Furthermore, she elaborated her advocacy by stating that safeguarding the welfare of children is a responsibility that everyone must be aware of.
“Children hold the power for the future of our society. They symbolize innocence and hope,” she said.
Moreover, relating her advocacy in this year’s celebration of Women’s Month, the nursing student expressed her sentiments in acknowledging the contributions of mothers, elder sisters, grandmothers, and educators for their dedication to protecting the youth while fostering environments that nurture their well-being
“Let us all continue fighting for what is right, let us continue to show that women can do anything that they put their hearts and minds into,” Ms. GC 2024 stated.
On top of this as part of her duty to promote awareness and urge people for a collective movement through preventative and supportive means, she outlines several measures to address the issues drawn from child exploitation.
Initially, she indicated the value of providing secure conditions that cultivate kindness, open communication, and proper growth.
On the other hand, the titleholder potently advocated education among the youth that shall stimulate their involvement with a noble cause.
“Another important step is to not only educate other guardians but as well as the children themselves. Implement the children’s awareness about consent, boundaries, and honesty. Teach them that their body is their sanctuary, in a manner that is appropriate for their age,” the GC Queen elaborated.
🏻: Isiah Aquino | News Correspondent
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