The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs in Tunisia is set to launch a national movement called "Hour of Prevention" on Thursday, October 8, 2026. This initiative aims to protect children and young people from drugs and risky behaviors. The movement will take place in educational and university institutions, as well as vocational training centers.
The national movement is part of the National Communication Program for Participatory Prevention, which brings together several ministries, including Health, Education, and Vocational Training. The program also involves families and community components to help safeguard individuals from harm. According to the General Delegate for Childhood Protection, Moncef Ben Abdallah, the goal is to raise awareness and develop critical thinking among children to reject attempts at manipulation.
The initiative seeks to address concerning behaviors among some young people, such as staying out late, consuming alcohol and drugs, associating with bad company, and rebelling against family supervision. Ben Abdallah emphasized the crucial role families play in accompanying their children and monitoring changes in their behavior according to their age groups.
The General Delegate for Childhood Protection called on parents to allocate sufficient time to listen to their children and provide a safe environment that serves as a refuge for young people when they face difficulties. He also reminded that Tunisian legislation ensures complete confidentiality for individuals who report cases of threat to child protection authorities.
The "Hour of Prevention" movement aims to engage families, educational institutions, and the broader community in the effort to prevent risky behaviors among young people. By working together, the authorities hope to reduce the vulnerability of children and adolescents to various forms of exploitation and harm.
According to Ben Abdallah, some behaviors that have been observed among young people include staying out late, consuming substances, and interacting with peers who may have a negative influence. The authorities are concerned about these trends and are seeking to address them through awareness-raising and preventive measures.
The national movement "Hour of Prevention" will involve various stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations. Its goal is to promote a culture of prevention and protection, enabling young people to make informed choices and avoid behaviors that may put them at risk.
Key points
- The Ministry of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs is launching a national movement to protect children and youth from drugs and risky behaviors.
- The initiative involves multiple ministries and community components to raise awareness and develop critical thinking among children.
- The movement aims to engage families, educational institutions, and the broader community in preventing risky behaviors among young people.
