India has reduced child marriage substantially, but the latest NFHS data show that one in five young women were still married before 18. A new UN observance puts the issue back on the global agenda. It also gives India a significant annual marker for measuring progress. India has made decent progress on child marriage. The…
When more than 3,800 children are rescued from labour, the number is both a measure of enforcement and a reminder of the problem that still exists beneath the surface. A recent Press Information Bureau (PIB) release says the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), in collaboration with State governments and Union Territory administrations, rescued over 3,800…
There is a particular kind of anger that does not consume the person who holds it. It sharpens them instead. Kailash Satyarthi has carried that anger ever since. It is the same year he walked away from a promising career as an electrical engineer. He surrendered a steady salary and decided his life belonged to…
Shabana Azmi exemplifies how art and activism can work together, using her influence to drive women’s empowerment, child rights, and grassroots social change. Her lifelong philanthropy reflects a deep belief that privilege and creativity must serve society, creating lasting impact beyond the screen. Despite five National Film Awards for Best Actress, over fifty years of…
Nandita Das is an actor-filmmaker and activist whose career is defined by integrity, empathy, and purposeful storytelling, choosing meaning over stardom. Through bold films and grounded activism, she consistently sparks thoughtful conversations on identity, justice, and humanity. Indian cinema has some personalities who do not follow the limelight the limelight just turns to them because…
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…
India has announced that Graca Machel, a globally respected human rights advocate from Mozambique, will be conferred with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. The award recognises her lifelong contribution to peace-building, women’s rights, child welfare, and social justice across Africa and the world. The decision was taken by the Indira Gandhi…
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…
