Next Thursday is Universal Children’s Day, designated by the United Nations’ General Assembly in 1959 to be observed on November 20th every year. This year’s theme is “Stop Violence Against Children.” We speak to interns at the Malaysian Child Resource Institute about how they will be collaborating with the #EndViolence against children campaign, as well as the work they are doing in two areas often neglected in children’s rights - a child’s right to play and to participation.

Next Thursday is Universal Children&rsquo;s Day, designated by the United Nations&rsquo; General Assembly in 1959 to be observed on November 20th every year. This year&rsquo;s theme is &ldquo;Stop Violence Against Children.&rdquo; We speak to interns at the Malaysian Child Resource Institute about how they will be collaborating with the #EndViolence against children campaign, as well as the work they are doing in two areas often neglected in children&rsquo;s rights - a child&rsquo;s right to play and to participation.

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

Health & Living

The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Soon Heng and Juliet Jacobs delve into the human condition to find out what makes us tick. They speak with artists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers and all manner of interesting people about the issues close to us, from education to refugee rights. Eclectic, energetic and a little eccentric, The Bigger Picture team brings you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: people.

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