The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs in Tunisia is organizing a nationwide event called "Hour of Prevention" on October 8, 2026. This initiative aims to protect children from various phenomena and behaviors that pose a risk to their safety and psychological and physical well-being. The event will take place in front of educational institutions, vocational training centers, and universities across different states in the country.
The "Hour of Prevention" event is part of a national participatory initiative to prevent risky behaviors, which is being implemented by the Ministry of Family in collaboration with various stakeholders, including government ministries, public institutions, and associations concerned with childhood, youth, and mental health. The event is designed to raise awareness among students, families, and educational staff about the importance of preventing risks, particularly those related to drugs, psychoactive substances, and screen addiction.
One of the main objectives of the "Hour of Prevention" event is to promote life skills, especially the ability to resist peer pressure and develop a culture of prevention among children and adolescents. The event also seeks to enhance the awareness of parents and families about their supervisory role in ensuring a safe digital environment for their children. Additionally, the initiative aims to support the capacity of educational staff to identify early warning signs of risky behaviors and provide them with the necessary tools to address these issues.
The "Hour of Prevention" event will provide a platform for families, students, and educational staff to come together and discuss ways to prevent risky behaviors. The event will feature interactive sessions, workshops, and awareness-raising activities designed to educate participants about the risks associated with certain behaviors and provide them with practical skills to mitigate these risks. By engaging different stakeholders, the Ministry of Family hopes to create a collective responsibility for protecting children and promoting their well-being.
According to the Ministry of Family, the "Hour of Prevention" event is a crucial step towards creating a safe and protective environment for children. The ministry believes that by working together, it is possible to prevent risky behaviors and promote healthy lifestyles among young people. The event is also expected to contribute to the development of a national strategy for preventing risky behaviors, which will involve different stakeholders and sectors.
The organization of the "Hour of Prevention" event is also in line with the government's efforts to address the challenges facing children and adolescents in Tunisia. Recently, the Ministry of Interior announced plans to launch periodic campaigns to prevent minors from frequenting cafes and bars, while the government has also introduced new measures to provide greater protection for children on the internet.
The "Hour of Prevention" event is set to take place on October 8, 2026, and will be implemented in collaboration with different stakeholders, including government ministries, public institutions, and associations concerned with childhood, youth, and mental health. The event is expected to make a positive impact on the lives of children and adolescents in Tunisia by promoting healthy lifestyles and preventing risky behaviors.
Key points
- The Ministry of Family organizes "Hour of Prevention" to protect children from risky behaviors.
- The event aims to promote life skills and prevent risks associated with drugs, psychoactive substances, and screen addiction.
- The initiative seeks to enhance awareness among parents and families about their supervisory role in ensuring a safe digital environment for children.
