Children's Rights Rally: Four winners experience unforgettable family trips!
The children's rights rally took place in Schmalkalden on September 20, 2025, where district administrator Peggy Greiser chose the winners.

Children's Rights Rally: Four winners experience unforgettable family trips!
On September 20th, numerous families came to the Viba Nougat World in Schmalkalden to take part in the children's rights rally. This exciting campaign was organized by the child protection department of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district office and the child and youth protection service “laut:stark”. The rally aimed to find hidden clues about various children's rights, making the event both educational and entertaining.
The winners of the rally were recently honored by District Administrator Peggy Greiser. Four children and their families can now look forward to a day in the swimming pool and in the museum, which is a welcome change for many. The district office's commitment to teaching children's rights not only theoretically but also practically shows how important the issue of child protection is in the region.
Important topics related to child protection
To understand the context of children's rights, one should remember the different types of child endangerment. According to the statistics, there are four main categories: neglect, physical abuse, psychological abuse and sexual violence. It is alarming that children and young people are often affected by multiple vulnerabilities at the same time, which underlines the importance of initiatives such as the Children's Rights Rally.
The rally's project leaders see the event not only as fun for the children, but also as a necessary step to raise public awareness of the challenges many children face. Another focus is on distinguishing between acute and latent threats to the welfare of children, as stated in the Statistics. This information is extremely important for professionals and parents alike.
The success of the children's rights rally shows that commitment to child protection continues to be very popular in the region. Events of this kind not only create knowledge but also promote awareness and importance of children's rights in the community.
It remains to be hoped that such initiatives will reach many more children and their families and that the issues of child protection and children's rights will continue to be in the spotlight in the future. The Children's Rights Rally is a successful example of how playing and learning can go hand in hand.