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Spaces Safe for Children: An Intersectional, Feminist, Ambedkarite Approach

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…

Spaces Safe for Children An Intersectional, Feminist, Ambedkarite Approach

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Nirmal Initiative’s Sukhawati program addresses Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) through a whole-school, community-oriented approach, emphasizing safe spaces, teacher training, and child empowerment. It uses an intersectional lens to tackle caste, gender, disability, and social inequalities, promoting prevention, disclosure, and support. The framework fosters human dignity, fraternity, and community, aiming to transform school and societal ecosystems…