Stuttgart's Young Residents Praise City's 4.5/5 Child-Friendly Score
Stuttgart has received high praise from its youngest residents for being child- and youth-friendly, scoring an impressive 4.5 out of 5 stars. The city has been working closely with the Child-Friendly Municipalities Association to implement initiatives that improve the lives of children and young people.
Lord Mayor Dr. Frank Nopper expressed delight at the positive feedback from children, highlighting the city's commitment to creating a welcoming environment for its youngest citizens. The city and the association recently reviewed the progress of the second Action Plan, with both parties expressing satisfaction with the implementation of various initiatives.
Dominik Bär, Managing Director of the Child-Friendly Municipalities Association, commended Stuttgart's efforts, particularly the 'Nachtboje' project and children's maps, which have been instrumental in promoting child-friendliness. These initiatives are part of the 'Child-Friendly Municipalities' program, which is based on UNICEF's 'Child Friendly Cities' initiative and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth.
Experts Prof. Dr. Roland Roth, Nathalie Schulze-Oben, and Prof. Dr. Daniela Steenkamp have assessed Stuttgart's efforts in promoting participation, education, and equal opportunities for children and young people. The program runs for four years, with the possibility of extension and renewal after three years. Stuttgart is one of over 60 municipalities, including Hanau, Cologne, Papenburg, Potsdam, Regensburg, and Wolfsburg, that have joined this initiative.
Stuttgart's dedication to creating a child-friendly environment has been recognized by its young residents and experts alike. With the successful implementation of various initiatives and positive interim assessments, the city looks set to continue its commitment to improving the lives of its youngest citizens.
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