World Children's Day, November 20, 2024

World Children's Day is celebrated every November 20. The day is celebrated to raise global awareness of children's rights, their well-being, and to pay special attention to the issues faced by children around the world, such as poverty, education, violence, and exploitation.

The following is statistical data related to children, namely the Pure Participation Rate (APM) by Education Level in Kuningan Regency:

The Pure Participation Rate (APM) in Kuningan Regency in 2023 has decreased slightly compared to the previous year, from 99.99% at the elementary school education level to 98.78%. This means that almost all children in the age group that are suitable for elementary schools in Kuningan Regency in 2023 will attend elementary school.

This decrease in APM shows a setback in increasing educational participation at the elementary level in the region.

However, the Pure Participation Rate (APM) in Kuningan Regency in 2023 experienced a significant increase from the previous year of 79.63% at the junior high school (junior high school) education level, which was 83.64%. This means that the proportion of children in the age group that corresponds to junior high school in Kuningan Regency in 2023 who attend school at the junior high school level will reach 83.64%.

World Children's Day aims to fight for children's rights to education, health, protection, and freedom to live without discrimination. Today is also a moment to remind us all that the future of the world depends on the well-being of the current generation of children.

With the commemoration of World Children's Day, hopefully children around the world, especially in Kuningan Regency, will get their rights. One of them is getting a decent and quality education for the progress of the nation.

"Happy World Children's Day, November 20, 2024"