The article highlights widespread child sexual abuse (CSA) in India and the lack of effective protection policies. Nirmal Initiative’s Sukhawati program creates safe school and community spaces, trains teachers, engages parents, and addresses caste, gender, and disability to promote child dignity and safety. Child rights to education, care, health, safety – are routinely violated. A…
Delhi government will launch the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana from April 1, 2026, replacing the Ladli Scheme to provide structured financial support for girls. Eligible beneficiaries can receive up to ₹1 lakh through direct benefit transfers at key education stages, aimed at reducing dropouts among economically weaker sections. The Delhi government has announced a major policy…
The Epstein files are court-unsealed records that reveal how wealth, power, and influence enabled abuse to continue for years with little accountability. They highlight systemic institutional failures and place urvivor testimony at the centre, stressing that naming individuals is not proof of guilt, but a call for transparency and reform. In recent weeks, renewed public…
In Ludhiana, a proposal to convert school-reserved land in Rajguru Nagar into residential housing has sparked objections from civic groups and residents, citing planning laws and Right to Education (Article 21A). Critics warn that repurposing public-purpose land undermines urban governance, educational access, and sets a dangerous precedent for future development A growing urban planning dispute…
The POCSO Act, 2012 protects children from sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment, introducing child-friendly procedures and strict penalties. Despite amendments, fast-track courts, and government initiatives, challenges like low conviction rates, delayed trials, and poor rehabilitation persist. Landmark judgments have strengthened child-centric protections, but gaps remain in enforcement and infrastructure. A shift toward survivor-focused and preventive…
When UNICEF issued its latest alert on December 1, 2025, the message was not dramatic. It was disturbing. More than 23 million children under the age of five in fifteen countries now face acute malnutrition due to climate vulnerability. These are not projections. These are current numbers based on real-time nutritional and climate assessments carried…
Photo Credit: Janmojaya Barik Clear Cut Child Protection DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 25, 2025 02:15 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik The Pacific Island Republic of Vanuatu is once again at the forefront of the global climate justice debate, calling on the United Nations to respond to the recent advisory opinion issued by the International Court of…
Photo Credit: Janmojaya Barik Clear Cut Child Protection DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 22, 2025 04:15 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik The European Union has traditionally been a world leader in climate action, human rights, and sustainable development. In this vein, the EU has just implemented the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), commonly called the EU…
Photo Credit: Antara Mrinal Clear Cut Child Protection DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 19, 2025 04:52 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal The number of minors caught in the crossfire is at an all-time high. The UNICEF report “Not the New Normal” (end-2024) estimates that in 2023 over 473 million children (more than 1 in 6 children in…
Photo Credit : Ankita Shah Clear Cut Child Protection DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 16, 2025 11:20 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik On a bustling Indian street, it is not difficult to find a child working. A twelve-year-old boy selling tea from a stall on the side of the road, a ten-year-old girl rolling beedis in the…
