Tag: child rights
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COVID-19 pandemic could turn into child-rights crisis, says UN report
The report said rising malnutrition is expected as 368.5 million children across 143 countries who normally rely on school meals for a reliable source of daily nutrition must now look to other sources.
April 17, 2020 -
Fifty per cent children are abused in India: Sashi Panja
A seminar on Child Rights and Abuse was hosted by American Consulate in association with Mukti Rehabilitation Centre at the American Centre on Tuesday. The occasion was graced by Dr Shashi Panja, minister for Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Ms Ananya Chakraborty, chairperson, state commission for Protection of Child Rights and actor-director Ms …
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April 11, 2018 -
Into the darkness
Beyond civilisation’s reach works a whole other universe, not only resorting to dark ways but also pulling innocent children into it, depriving them of the happy life they deserve. The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights and International Justice Mission presented a horrifying picture of that universe while releasing a report on the …
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February 24, 2018 -
Singer Papon booked under POCSO for allegedly molesting a minor
Renowned singer Papon has landed himself in trouble after reportedly kissing a minor girl. A complaint has been filed against the singer and reality TV judge, accusing him of sexually assaulting a girl. Runa Bhuyan, a Supreme Court lawyer, filed a complaint with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights against Papon. She found an …
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February 23, 2018 -
Kendrapara Govt school students made to draw water
Primary school children, who often struggle to carry the school bags properly, were made to draw and carry water for mid-day meal in a government-run primary school in Kendrapara district. School children in government-run Netaji upper primary school in Kumarpada village under Mangalpur gram panchayat of Mahakalpada block trek around half-a-kilometre to draw bucketfuls of …
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February 7, 2018 -
CBSE withdraws uniform evaluation policy for classes 6 to 8
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has withdrawn its policy of uniform assessment for classes 6 to 8, following objection from NCPCR, the country’s top child rights body. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) argued that the evaluation policy was in violation of the Right to Education Act (RTE). “As per …
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February 3, 2018 -
Mamata wishes Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi on 63rd birthday
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wished Nobel laureate child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on his 63rd birthday. Bengal CM Banerjee took to Twitter to wish Satyarthi on his birthday. Wishing Nobel Peace laureate @k_satyarthi (Kailash Satyarthi) a very happy birthday — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 11, 2018 Satyarthi was born in Vidisha …
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January 11, 2018 -
Corporal punishment should be banned in schools: NCPCR
To completely ban corporal punishment in schools, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), an outline would soon be prepared for future in consultation with principals and teachers. Stating this on Wednesday in Gurugram, a specialist with NCPCR, Parvesh Shah said it was everyone’s responsibility to ensure that rights of children were not …
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December 6, 2017 -
School for Scandal
The search for learning has hit the reefs. And the title of this comment ~ borrowed from Sheridan’s play of the same name ~ could be a gross understatement for the horrendous crime that has roiled Kolkata’s GD Birla Centre for Education. The incident has made a mockery of the fundamental right to compulsory education …
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December 3, 2017 -
4-yr-old’s sexual assault: Child rights panel summons school principal, 3 staff member
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has summoned the principal and three staff members of a private school in Delhi, where a four- year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her classmate. The commission is in receipt of a complaint regarding the sexual assault of a minor in your school during school …
November 23, 2017 -
NCPCR condemns disclosure of identity of minors by media
Taking cognizance of media reports which disclosed identities of juveniles or minors, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said it had written a letter condemning such reportage to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 5 October. The NCPCR said it urged the ministry to make the media fraternity be aware of a …
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November 10, 2017 -
Bengal baby racket: NCPCR complains of uncooperative officials
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has alleged that the uncooperative behaviour of West Bengal government officials created hurdles in their investigations into the Jalpaiguri child trafficking case. NCPCR said they have summoned Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of West Bengal. “On 25 July 2017 ADGP should appear in the office …
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July 24, 2017 -
NCPCR seeks review of Act on quota for minority children
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has urged the Central government to review the Constitution (93rd) Amendment Act which provides for reservation in higher educational institutes for children from economically weaker sections of minority communities. Priyank Kanoongo, member of NCPCR, told The Statesman that the child rights body has observed that the …
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June 22, 2017 -
Sri Lanka to launch programme to protect children
Sri Lanka's cabinet on Wednesday approved to launch a national programme to protect children from various threats, Cabinet spokesperson Rajitha Senaratne said. Senaratne said it had been decided to implement the "Let's Protect Children" programme from 2017 to 2019, reported Xinhua news agency. The programme will cover crime, health, nutrition and welfare, personality development, education …
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January 4, 2017 -
UNICEF’s film contest on child rights concludes
Minister of tourism and culture Ashok Panda, presented awards to six winners of “Kallola 2016”, a annual short film contest on child rights organised by UNICEF, Odisha in partnership with AAINA, a voluntary organisation, here on Sunday. The event saw participation of approximately 200 people representing NGOs, media, students and parents. Kallola, an annual short …
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September 5, 2016