THE recent cases of alleged child abuse or neglect committed by childcare providers or babysitters are deeply disturbing and alarming. The extreme cruelty and indifference displayed towards children in these cases should serve as a painful lesson for society as a whole, igniting a sense of urgency and gravity among caregivers. While the state bears the …
May is Child Protection Month, a month in which we raise awareness about the rights of children as enshrined in the Constitution. The Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) also uses this month to raise awareness about child abuse and the preventive measures we offer as the Department. “We believe that all children have …
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The Gauhati High Court completes 75 years. This celebratory occasion presents the opportunity for me to reflect and write about my own personal experiences of engaging with this hallowed institution, as a leading child rights practitioner from the region. The career choice that I had made as a young boy, straight out of college, brings …
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Four women came together 10 years ago to campaign against child sexual abuse SHILLONG, April 3: Faith Foundation Shillong on Monday celebrated the 10th anniversary of its efforts to create a safe environment for children.The foundation is the brainchild of four young women who were engaged in social work and in campaigns against child trafficking. …
Through ‘SR Talks’, a WhatsApp group, Sreenidhi Keshavan has been introducing children with special needs to the world of technology Twenty-year-old Sreenidhi Keshavan, a resident of Pilathara, has severe cerebral palsy. Despite his acute health issues, he is making a difference in the lives of differently abled children in Kannur. Mr. Keshavan has been organising …
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