PRADIP LOHAGUN
KALIMPONG
16 Oct 2013
Bal Suraksha Aviyan, an organisation for
safeguarding child rights, observed International Day of the Girl Child
on Tuesday at Thanadara Trikon Park in Kalimpong in association with
several NGOs. Kalimpong police additional superintendent K Kannan was
present as chief guest of the programme along with representatives from a
number of NGOs.
The children of BSA and Clooney Nuns
held a prayer session in the beginning. The park was decorated with
placards and festoons filled with quotes highlighting child rights and
protection. The day was observed to protest against child abuse and
spread the message of rights children should enjoy.
The BSA also submitted a petition to the
Kalimpong SSP expressing concern over incidence of violations of child
rights in town and adjoining areas. Speaking on behalf of the
organisation, Sister Suwesna said this year’s theme of the International
Day of the Girl Child that is observed under the aegis of the United
Nations is ‘Innovating for Girl's Education’.
She said, “Even though this year's theme
as set by the United Nation's was Innovating for Girl's Education, but
looking at the present scenario we feel there is greater need for
security and protection of girls from every form of violence.”
The initiative of BSA was supported by
other organisations including World Vision, Kalimpong Branch, Glen
Family Foundation, Disha, Hill Social Welfare Society, Hope Family
Trust, Anujalya and Kalimpong Dukha Niwarak Sammelan, among others.
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