The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs in Tunisia is organizing an event called 'Hour of Protection' on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This event aims to protect children from various phenomena and behaviors that pose risks to their safety and psychological and physical well-being. The event will take place in front of educational institutions and some vocational training centers and universities across different states in the country.
The 'Hour of Protection' event seeks to raise awareness among students, pupils, and families about the importance of preventing risks, particularly those related to drugs, psychoactive substances, and addiction to screens. It also aims to develop 'life skills,' especially the ability to refuse and resist peer pressure. According to a statement released by the Ministry on Monday, the event is part of a national initiative to promote a safe and healthy environment for children.
The event will bring together families, pupils, and students in educational institutions to listen, advise, and raise awareness about the risks of certain behaviors and how to prevent them. The Ministry of Family launched a national participatory initiative for the prevention of risky behaviors on October 27, 2025, under the slogan 'Active Child, Healthy Child.' This program aims to make children active and positively influential in their environment and protect them from modern risks through a participatory approach.
The 'Hour of Protection' event is characterized by its organization in a parallel and unified manner across different regions, with coordination between regional delegations of women's and family affairs and other partners from ministries, public institutions, and concerned associations. The event will involve activists in the fields of childhood, youth, and mental health as part of a national participatory approach to preventing risky behaviors.
The Ministry of Family's initiative aims to promote a culture of protection and prevention among children and families. The event will provide a platform for families, educators, and children to discuss and learn about the risks of certain behaviors and how to prevent them. This initiative is part of the Ministry's efforts to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in Tunisia.
The 'Hour of Protection' event is expected to enhance awareness and understanding of the risks associated with certain behaviors and promote life skills among children. The Ministry of Family is working to ensure that children are protected from risks and that they have a safe and healthy environment in which to grow and develop.
The event is also expected to strengthen the role of families and educational institutions in protecting children from risky behaviors. The Ministry of Family is committed to working with various partners to promote a culture of protection and prevention among children and families in Tunisia.
Key points
- The Ministry of Family in Tunisia is organizing an 'Hour of Protection' event nationwide to protect children from risky behaviors.
- The event aims to raise awareness among students, pupils, and families about the importance of preventing risks.
- The initiative is part of a national program to promote a safe and healthy environment for children in Tunisia.
