Ministry of Interior prepares to launch the "Protection and Safety" campaign to raise security and community awareness
- Brigadier General Bousalib: The campaign is based on six main pillars, selected according to their importance and the associated indicators and awareness needs.
The Ministry of Interior announced today its readiness to launch a comprehensive security awareness campaign under the slogan “Protection and Safety,” coinciding with the start of the new academic year. The initiative aims to raise awareness and security culture and to instill preventive behaviors among members of society.
In a press statement issued by the Ministry, Director General of the General Administration of Relations and Security Media, Brigadier General Nasser Bousalib, stated that the “Protection and Safety” campaign is part of the Ministry’s strategy to enhance prevention and raise security and community awareness across various segments. The campaign will run throughout the academic year according to an integrated timeline.
Brigadier General Bousalib added that the campaign relies on a diversity of media and awareness tools, alongside direct communication with students, parents, educational staff, and the public. This approach aims to reinforce safe behaviors and transform awareness messages into daily practices that contribute to individual protection and the enhancement of community security.
The statement noted that the campaign is built on six core pillars, selected based on their significance and related indicators and awareness needs. Each pillar features independent content and an awareness program tailored to the target age group, aiming to improve awareness indicators in security fields and strengthen the relationship between the security institution and society, ultimately achieving the highest levels of awareness and prevention.
He clarified that the campaign’s pillars will be implemented according to a timeline spanning the entire academic year, utilizing the latest print, audio, and digital media through creative methods. This will be done in cooperation with official media entities and social media platforms to ensure outreach to all members of society.
The campaign includes a range of activities and events targeting all segments, including direct meetings, lectures, and workshops with students, parents, and educational staff, coordinated with relevant authorities.
Regarding the pillar concerning juveniles, the statement highlighted that the Juvenile Protection Law outlines the rights and responsibilities of juveniles and their families. Consequently, this pillar emphasizes the importance of a sound family structure, family cohesion, continuous monitoring of children, and protecting them from violence and exploitation.
On the pillar focused on drug prevention, the Ministry stated that the campaign aims to prevent first-time experimentation and educate students and families about the risks of narcotics, as well as methods of recruitment and peer pressure. It stresses the importance of family dialogue, early observation, seeking treatment, and providing comprehensive information on the legal aspects related to the new Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law.
Furthermore, the campaign emphasizes safeguarding society against extremist ideas and hate speech, reinforcing moderation and national belonging, and encouraging the verification of information from official sources. It also promotes environmental awareness as a shared national and community responsibility to preserve public facilities in the country.
