Tuesday, October 20, 2009

CHILDREN RIGHTS

According to UNICEF, an estimated 6.3 million children aged 5-14 are currently engaged in child labor and hazardous work in Bangladesh. But 250 of them were lucky as they had a day off to attend the National on Monday. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the week right to protect children well, Commitment for change days.Our children are the foundation of our future and they will take responsibility at every level and sector in the future.For our own betterment,our children must be given all facilities from now on,"she said. Children are special.To children,childhood is a special time- - a time for wonder,for learning ,and growing.We strive to love our beautiful planet by loving and sacrificing for each other,and loving treasures, our children. It is our utmost expectation and hope that our society,social services,our employers,and our legal and court system will actually work and function to protect our most precious resource,the children. Understanding the extent of abuse of children's rights is a first step to building an environment where children are protected and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.But children around the world are experiencing fundamental infringements of their human rights, and suffering physical and psychological harm that has wide - reaching, sometimes irreparable effects. There is no country untouched by child-protection concerns and violations. According to the ILO,218 million children aged 5-14 worldwide are at work and are subjected to violence, exploitation and abuse including the worst forms of child labour ; in armed conflict; and to harmful practices such as female genital mutilation /cutting and child marriage. Millions more, not yet victims, also remain without adequate protection.

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