National Child Rights Day being observed today
Summary
National Child Rights Day is being observed across the country today under the theme “Protection of childhood: security of the future.” Stakeholders have urged urgent support for children affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, including temporary protection and psychosocial counselling.
Key Points
- National Child Rights Day is being observed nationwide with the theme “Protection of childhood: security of the future.”
- Stakeholders are calling for urgent measures to help children who lost parents, guardians or property in the Bhotekoshi floods of August 26.
- The National Child Rights Council says the government is committed to providing temporary protection, psychosocial counselling and other support services.
- The council and other organisations are holding programmes to mark the day.
