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Play is not a privilege, but a right and protection for children

A silhouette of children playing in the evening at Sindo beach along the shore of Lake Victoria on June 05, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Today is the International Day of Play. For millions of children, play isn’t a given.

Play is often treated as an afterthought, something they are allowed to engage in after school work and chores. If we are truly serious about protecting children, we must be serious about protecting their right to play.

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