National Child Rights Day is being observed today

Summary

National Child Rights Day is being observed in Kathmandu today under the theme “Protection of childhood: security of the future.” Stakeholders say children affected by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods need urgent rescue, support, and protection, including temporary care and psychosocial counselling.

Key Points
  • National Child Rights Day is being observed today in Kathmandu under the theme “Protection of childhood: security of the future.”
  • The day is marked annually on 29 Bhadra to strengthen accountability for promoting child rights in a child-friendly environment.
  • Stakeholders have called for urgent support for children who lost parents, guardians, and property in the Bhotekoshi floods of August 26.
  • The National Child Rights Council says the government is committed to providing temporary protection and psychosocial counselling, and several organizations have organized programmes.
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