'Be Aware' campaign aims to raise traffic awareness among youth in Kuwait
The campaign was officially kicked off with its first awareness lecture on Saturday, held in the multi-purpose hall of the Juvenile Welfare Department building. The event was attended by several department officials and employees, along with parents and juvenile probation cases. The lecture was delivered by Major Musaed Al-Aslawi, Head of the Traffic Awareness Department, and Warrant Officer Hamad Al-Eidan.
The session included visual and audio presentations about the new traffic law, as well as open discussions aimed at reinforcing traffic safety concepts and highlighting the dangers of unsafe road behavior.
Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Social Welfare Affairs, Dr. Jassim Al-Kandari, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to protect and educate young people. He noted that the "Be Aware" campaign represents a genuine partnership between state institutions to promote both behavioral and legal values among youth.
Dr. Al-Kandari further explained, "We believe that early awareness is the foundation for building a disciplined generation that is not only aware of its country's laws but also capable of making a positive contribution to the community. We greatly appreciate the role of security media and its constructive cooperation in supporting these valuable initiatives."
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