The exhibition and closing ceremony of the award-winning painting competition, organized within the framework of the Project to Combat Child, Early and Forced Marriages implemented by ARSA Association with the support of UNFPA and Sabancı Foundation, was held in Kayseri.

The program was attended by representatives of the Kayseri Provincial Directorate of National Education, Provincial Directorate of Migration Management, Provincial Police Department, Kayseri City Council, Erciyes University, and other stakeholder institutions. The event began with a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem, followed by presentations on the project activities and the painting competition process.

Opening speeches were delivered by Dr. Zakira Hekmat, Chairperson of the ARSA Association Board of Directors, Ahmet Serdar Altuntuğ, President of the Kayseri City Council, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Derya Evgin from Erciyes University.

As part of the program, students performed various shows, poetry recitations, and musical presentations. Plaques of appreciation were presented to the jury members who contributed to the competition, and awards were given to the children whose artworks ranked among the winners.

The event concluded with the opening of the exhibition featuring the competition entries and a tour of the exhibition by the participants.