There were a number of children at the UN office on Tuesday. The occasion was to mark the 25th anniversary of the CRC, ‘The Convention on the Rights of the Child’.
Speaking at the occasion Deepak Joshi, State Minister of School Education launched the website of State of World’s Children in Madhya Pradesh and said that Madhya Pradesh has many schemes for children of the state, and he said that it is encouraging to see children at the occasion and that they will share their views. He stressed on role of sports in education.
Trevor Clark, Chief, UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh said that all children have one thing in common — their rights. Great progress has been achieved on children’s rights since the Convention was adopted. However, looking back on 25 years of progress reminds us what is still left to do and how the world is changing.
More than 50 children participated in the event. These children were from networks of Child Rights Observatory, NGOs like Aarambh, Muskaan, and Eka. Children came from Tamia which were associated with Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha and part of the project on child participation supported by UNICEF.
Children spoke on the challenges on education, child marriage, violence they face and issues of environment in schools. Anil Gulati, Communication Specialist, FA Jami Education Specialist, PJ lolichen Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF office for Madhya Pradesh and PR Deo State Coordinator UNFPA were present. Yashavi Kumud, child anchor compared the programme.
A special edition of wall paper titled Guyian meaning friends brought out by children from Tamia was also launched by Trevor Clark along with children present.