Child Rights

Children’s rights are human rights that are accustomed explicitly to the children needs, wants and overall well-being. They take into account their fragility, specificities and age-appropriate requirements. Children’s rights aim to take into account the necessity of the development of a child. Though India is signatory to UNCRC and committed for realization of child rights, violation of child rights is rampant. Despite different national and international laws, children can be seen working in various industries married at an early age, trafficked, facing corporal punishment and other kind of abuses. To combat it, SVSS has started Childline 1098 in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh It reaches out to children from 0-18 years. Childline works for the protection of the rights of all children in general. But its special focus is on all children in need of care and protection, especially the more vulnerable sections. Apart from this, SVSS organises various children clubs and sensitize them. It is also carrying different campaigns to sensitize masses on child rights besides promoting right to education and health. The intervention aims to facilitate a favourable and enabling environment for the realization of child rights with the aim to create a society wherein each child has equal rights and developmental.