A recent regional conference held in Visakhapatnam shed light on pressing issues surrounding child rights, drawing attention to concerns such as child labour, child marriage, and cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Organized by the Child Rights Advocacy Foundation, the event brought together stakeholders from various government departments and organizations.

Key figures including A.P. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) chairperson Kesali Apparao and other officials from departments such as Women and Child Welfare, Labour, Education, Police, and Health participated in the conference. Discussions centered on the number of reported child labour cases, actions taken against offenders, and challenges in issuing birth certificates in POCSO cases.

Delegates also addressed violations of child rights in corporate and private schools, emphasizing collaborative efforts among departments to combat these issues. SCPCR representatives pledged to advocate for necessary actions based on the conference discussions.

Francis Thambi, Programme Director of Child Rights Advocacy Foundation, highlighted the importance of such conferences in raising awareness about child protection laws.

Participants included officials from Women and Child Welfare, Child Welfare Committees, Labour Commissioners, and Education Commissioners, reflecting a collective commitment to safeguarding the rights of children across Andhra Pradesh.

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