UN passes resolution on International Day of Play co-proposed by Vietnam
VOV.VN - The United Nations General Assembly on March 25 approved a resolution co-proposed by 13 countries including Vietnam, declaring June 11 as International Day of Play.
Vietnam was among 13 core group countries that championed for resolution, with the support of 138 countries that co-sponsored the resolution. The other core countries were Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Indonesia, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kenya.
The resolution calls on all UN member states, UN organisations, other international, regional and subregional organizations and other relevant stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector and academia, to observe International Day of Play appropriately through activities aimed at education and awareness-raising of the importance of play.
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) welcomed the adoption of the resolution, affirming that they will make positive contributions to the observance of the event.
Addressing the UNGA session on March 25, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the Vietnamese mission to the UN, highlighted the role and significance of play in human development and social life.
He emphasized that play is the basic foundation for human development at all ages, that helps people overcome social and cultural barriers to explore, learn and connect, promote creativity and innovation, and contribute to the comprehensive mental and physical development of children, the future generation of humanity.
In addition, play also promotes a culture of dialogue, solidarity and cooperation, contributing to preventing conflicts and building peace, he stressed.
Following the passage of the resolution, the International Day of Play will be marked annually.
