UN launches first campaign to eliminate violence against children and adolescents with disabilities in Asia-Pacific
The awareness raising campaign launched ‘the 10 principles for my protection, well-being and development as a girl, boy or adolescent with disabilities’, which aims to promote the good treatment of children and adolescents with disabilities.
Principle 1:
I exist as I AM and I Am a person just like you
Principle 2:
I like that you are kind, you love me and play with me
Principle 3:
I like that you take care of me, protect me and teach me, how to protect myself.
Principle 4:
I want you to accept me as I AM, help me develop my abilities and talents and give me a good quality educaiton.
Principle 5:
I like that you listent to me, explain to me what is happening and consider my opinion.
Principle 6:
I like that you believe in me and help me grow
Principle 7:
I like that you understand me, support me and reassure me when i am upset, angry or frustrated.
Principle 8:
I like it when you include me.
Principle 9:
I want you to respect me and protect me from all forms of violence everywhere
Principle 10:
It matters to me that you believe me.