Child Rights – JAN NIRMAN KENDRA

Access to Justice

Our Access to Justice program for child rights is currently underway in the Kishanganj district of Bihar, aimed at combating critical issues such as child marriage, child trafficking, and child sexual exploitation.

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Child Marriage

Ending child marriage requires comprehensive efforts including legal reforms, community awareness, and empowerment of girls and families.

Child Trafficking

Child trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring, or receipt of children for exploitation

Child Sexual Exploitation

Child sexual exploitation encompasses a range of abusive behaviors targeting children for sexual gratification or financial gain.

Awareness Campaigns

JAN NIRMAN KENDRA

Through our public awareness campaigns, we are mobilizing various stakeholders including schools, Jeevika groups, Panchayati Raj institutions, the health department, Anganwadi centers, social organizations, and the wider community. Together, we are raising awareness and advocating for the protection of children from harmful practices and exploitation.

Activities

Awareness

Raise awareness about child rights issues, including child marriage, child trafficking, and child sexual exploitation, among stakeholders in the Kishanganj district.

Community

Mobilize schools, Jeevika groups, Panchayati Raj institutions, the health department, Anganwadi centers, social organizations, and the wider community to actively participate in addressing child rights violations.

Trust & Collaboration

Build a culture of mutual trust and collaboration within the community to create a positive environment conducive to the welfare and protection of children.

Advocacy

Advocate for policy changes and societal norms that promote delaying the age of marriage, advocating that boys marry after 21 years and girls after 18 years, to ensure children have the opportunity to pursue education and personal growth.

Outcomes

Child rights issues

Increased awareness and understanding of child rights issues among stakeholders in the Kishanganj district.

Societal norms

Improved adherence to societal norms promoting delaying the age of marriage, resulting in better opportunities for children to pursue education and personal development.

Child rights violations

Enhanced collaboration and engagement of communities, schools, and organizations in addressing child rights violations.

Policy enforcement

Policy changes and enforcement mechanisms established to protect and promote the rights of children in the district.

Protection of children

Reduction in instances of child marriage, child trafficking, and child sexual exploitation, leading to improved well-being and protection of children in the community.