The Hindu : Kids drive home the point

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Thursday, Nov 21, 2002

Southern States

Southern States - Andhra Pradesh-Hyderabad

Kids drive home the point

By Our Staff Reporter

HYDERABAD Nov. 20. The valedictory of State Child Rights Week- Bachpan Utsav- 2002 organised at Ravindra Bharati here on Wednesday was an event presented by children with a message to spread awareness about rights of children and to stop exploitation of poor children.

The function to mark Celebration of Children's rights was organised by Divya Disha, an NGO working for eradication of child labour in association with Department of Women and Child Welfare, Department of School, and Unicef.

Over 1,500 children representing various schools, institutions including Bridge Schools, were present. The programmes and skits presented were thought provoking. They even interacted with children and adults among the audience soliciting their views on children's rights, education and child labour.

The Minister for Women and Child Welfare, S. Saraswathi, emphasised that children should be aware of their rights, education being the basic one among them. She said parents should treat children as friends respecting their opinions and not force their views upon them. The Director of Women and Child Welfare Department, Mallikarjuna Rao, the Child Protection Officer- Unicef, Sudha Murali, the Divya Disha Director, Philip and president, Naomi spoke. The magic show by Samula Venu, was a special attraction.

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