The Permanent Secretariat of Child Friendly Cities – formed by representatives of the Ministry of Youth and Children, the FEMP, the University Institute of Needs and Rights of Children and Adolescents (IUNDIA) and UNICEF Spain – has confirmed that Santa Eulària des Riu will remain a Child Friendly City for four more years. This new designation, corresponding to the 2025 Call, recognizes the trajectory of the municipality, which has maintained this seal since 2012.
A recognition that endorses a model municipality
Santa Eulària thus joins the 311 Spanish local entities that currently have this distinction. According to UNICEF, this group represents the environment in which 48.3% of children in Spain live, which makes the program a state benchmark in child and adolescent policies.
The renewal of the title accredits that the municipality has complied with the established requirements: to have an updated diagnosis on the situation of children, to have a children’s plan financed with a specific budget and to maintain an active and representative child and adolescent participation group.
Objectives and vision: towards a more participatory and protected childhood
The recognition implies that Santa Eulària continues to advance in strategic lines such as:
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Ensure measurable results in the implementation of children’s rights.
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Promote the real participation of children and adolescents in local decisions.
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Prevent any form of discrimination in public policies aimed at young people.
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Promote safe and accessible spaces that favor their full development.
The councilor for Culture, Education and Youth, Marisol Ferrer, stressed that this fourth renewal reflects the municipality’s constant effort: “This achievement not only highlights our commitment to children’s rights, but also highlights Santa Eulària’s constant dedication to creating an environment in which young people feel valued and listened to,” she said.
The Child Friendly Cities program, led by UNICEF Spain since 2002 in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Children, FEMP and IUNDIA, places child welfare at the center of local policies, promoting communities that guarantee the rights and opportunities of the youngest.
