Tag: Child Rights

"As parliamentarians, we can make an impact by not just highlighting children-related issues but also working towards fulfilling their rights. Today, children are exceptionally aware of their rights and as parliamentarians, we must give their opinions a greater importance," Gogoi said.

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) today started probe into the death of a 4-year-old child in Bampadi of Ghasipura block in Keonjhar district. OSCPCR secretary Nibedita Mishra and Rajlaxmi Dash, on Friday, visited Keonjhar for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation and investigate into the alleged death of the […]

Dhaka: Actress and global Unicef Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights Priyanka Chopra, who is on a field visit here, has urged the world to care for and support Rohingya refugees, among whom are a whole lot of children who she says are scarred for life because of their ordeal. Priyanka on Monday visited Cox’s Bazaar, one […]

New Delhi: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has issued show cause notices to officials of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for not giving information on cases pending before it, without justification. The CIC directed the child rights body to provide information regarding cases pending for over two years relating to the […]

New Delhi: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is all set to hold a national level consultation on ways of reducing weight of bulky school bags. The consultation in collaboration with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will be held on August 24, an official said. The Central Board for […]

New Delhi: The apex child rights body National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has asked all state police chiefs to ensure that children are not misused by anyone for any unlawful activity like stone pelting and other violent acts during protests, including those against the Citizenship Amendment Act. The National Commission for Protection […]