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Human Rights of Children

Introduction

Children are the future of the country and the upbringing of the children are of utmost importance for the development of the society.

Meaning: According to Convention on the Rights of Children,1989, the term ‘child’ means a human being below the age of 18 years,unless under the law applicable to the child,majority is attained earlier.

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the children,1990 defines a ‘child’ as a human being below the age of 18 years.

Children’s Rights History

In th 20th century, there were no standard for protection of children. They were to work alongside the adults. The situation compelled the international standards on child rights to evolve and it has advanced dramatically in the past century.

The League of Nations adopts the Geneva convention on December on the Rights of Children. The declaration articulates that all people owe to the children the right to development,special help in times of need,freedom and protection from exploitation and upbringing that instils social conscionsness and duty.

The U.N General Assembly establishes the International Children’s Emergency Fund with an emphasis on children throughout the world.

Convention on Rights of Children

According to Article 2, right to equality should be given to every child irrespective of any discrimination as to language,gender etc.

According to Article 3, the best interest of the child should be of primary consideration.Their protection and care is necessary in all aspects.

According to Article 5, the state shall respect the responsibilities,rights and duties of parents for the appropriate guidance of the children.

According to Article 6, every child has an inherent right to life.

According to Article 7, the child shall have the registered birth certificate immediately after birth.

According to Article 8, a child should not be seperated from their parents without his/her will unless it is necessary for the best interest of the child.

According to Article 11, the state should combat illicit transfer of child abroad.

Article 12 states that a child who is capable of expressing should have the freedom to express their views freely.

Article 18 states that the state shall take appropriate measures for the child-care services for working parents.

Article 23 says that a mentally retarded child should enjoy a full and decent life.

According to Article 24, health care and facilities for treatment of children is provided.

According to Article 26, every child shall have security and insurance benefits.

According to Article 27, a child should have a decent standard of living .

Article 28 states right to education to children.

There are as many as 54 articles of the convention which are widely accepted in the world including India. These articles are very crucial for the all round development of a child.

Indian Laws on human rights of Children

Fundamental Rights

According to Article 15 (3) of the Fundamental Rights no descrimination shall prevent the state from making any special provision for women and children.

Article 21A of the Fundamental Rights provides free and compulsary education to children of the age group of 6 to 14 years.

According to Article 23-24 of the Fundamental Rights the exploitation and trafficking of human beings and forced labours should be abolished and employment of children below 14 years in prohibited.

Directive Principles of State Policy

According to DPSP Article 39 (f) the children should be given an opportunity to develop in a healthy environment and youths are protected against moral and material abandonment.

According to Article 45 of DPSP free and compulsary education to children below 14 years were provided.

The 86th Amendment Act of DPSP,2002 made education a fundamental right under Article 21A. It also provided early childhood care and education for children until 6 years of age.

Juvenile Justice And Parole

The children who are found in conflict with the law are sent to juvenile homes instead of jails. Moreover some of them are also released on admonition that is after giving warning but their punishment should not be of life imprisonment or hanging.

Child labour Act, 1986

The act prohibits employment of children below 14 years of age in any sort of work.

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POSCO) Act

The Act provides protection of children from offences of sexual assault, harrasment etc while safeguarding the child in every stage of judicial proceedings.

Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

It restricts the practice of child marriage that is below the age of 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys.

Conclusion

The rights of children should be protected and the government should take steps towards the welfare of the children. Though many rights are enacted for the protection of the children yet these are not working towards the total welfare of the children. Till date, a lot of children are forbidden to attend schools in rural areas and they are bound to work for their livelihood from a very tender age. Trafficking of human beings and forced labours are yet another crucial problems which is going on in the world. More strict provisions should be made for the rights of the children so that they can develop in a healthy environment.

References: https://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/crc.aspx

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India, election and covid
	


	
	

		

The situation amid the crisis





A sight of devastation





India was never free from this deadly virus. Though the rate decreased a little for a few months. But the government cannot be held responsible alone. Its not possible for the government to cope with such situation if the people doesn’t take their responsibility . As soon as the number decreased the people started behaving carelessly. People even stopped wearing masks, using sanitizers and even stopped social distancing.





                                                The pubs, malls etc. opened on full swing, and people forgot to maintain the protocols. Marriage ceremonies were held in different parts of the country without any restriction. Concerts and public gatherings were numerous.





      https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-in-india-is-public-negligence-causing-surge-in-cases/a-54394810





            The sudden surge in the cases created havoc in the country. The country is facing huge turmoil. states like Delhi, Maharashtra and  Uttar Pradesh has been worst hit by the second wave.















                                           There are reports of frontline workers like doctors and other health workers loosing there lives. But they are giving their best for saving the lives. Another crisis faced in this situation has been the lack of oxygen. Many of the patients are dying due to insufficient oxygen in the country.Some doctors advised patients to stay at home, while a crematorium in the eastern city of Muzaffarpur said it was being overwhelmed with bodies, and grieving families had to wait their turn. A crematorium east of Delhi built funeral pyres in its parking lot. 





            There is lack of bed, oxygen running out and a huge spike in cases. The people are blaming the government and the government is giving excuses for the failed system. But the blame cannot be put to only a few, the whole country is accountable for this unfathomable condition. https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-records-biggest-ever-rise-coronavirus-cases-anywhere-world-2021-04-22/





                              This is not the end. The HC of madras held the Election commission responsible for the sudden outbreak and it cannot be ignored. The huge rallies and gatherings was a huge risk factor. And the commission has not objected to any of the situation so far. The biggest democracy has not stopped fighting for its power even in times of such situation. The rallies were held in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal amid this huge crisis.





https://qz.com/india/2001628/elections-in-west-bengal-and-uttar-pradesh-continue-despite-covid/





Election Campaign of Assam










    The country is, however, having a ray of hope as the government is trying its level best to install oxygen plants in the country.





https://www.livemint.com/news/india/551-new-oxygen-generation-plants-to-be-set-up-in-govt-hospitals-under-pmcares-11619334293562.html





 Moreover many countries are coming together for help as a friend in time of this crisis. Support packages are being received from nearly 40 countries such as Russia, US, UK  and many more. The vaccine drive is also going on a huge scale in the country and above 18 vaccines are also made available. But due to the abundant number of people in the country the situation would take time to cope up. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/over-40-countries-to-help-india-in-fight-against-covid-foreign-secy-101619693442573.html





        As the country have to tackle the situation now so it will be better if the country stop blaming the government and start maintains the protocols for the sake of the society at large and for their own near and dear ones. Its high time for people to understand the seriousness of the situation as the education system, the health infrastructure, the lives of thousands are at stake. 





STAY HOME ,STAY SAFE. 

	


	





	

		
Baghjan tragedy
	


	
	

		

Baghjan is a small village in Tinsukia of Assam and it is close to a wildlife sanctuary called Dibru-Saikhowa National Park which is a beautiful bio diversity, famous for its rare white-winged wood ducks and it is also home to many other endangered species.





So on 27th of May 2020.. Thats the day when every attention of the media was towards the pregnant elephant that lost its life by eating the pineapple filled with crackers, and yes!! I was hurt inside as well after going through such posts. 





 But, as Assam ever lacked media attention ,so none of the media covered the Gangetic river dolphin carcass in the waters of Dibru saikhowa. And the reason of this is the constant uncontrollable blowout of oil and natural gas from Baghjan oil field.





https://www.econe.in/post/oil-spill-and-fire-threatens-dibru-saikhowa-national-park-maguri-wetland





In a few days the situation started getting worst and over 2000 people were moved to relief camps. 





OIL reportedly called for a team of experts from Singapore Alert Disaster Control to plug the leak. 





To control gripping of fire from the blowout ,water was also being sprayed by OIL. But nothing worked and on 9th of June a major fire broke out from the oil field destroying widspread property of the poor people living in that area. 





On 10th of June 2020, 2 dead bodies of employees were found which is very saddening. The fire made a huge impact on the lives of the people living there. On 11th of May there was earthquake like situation due to the heat produced by the growing temparature of the place. 





The residents of Baghjan have been protesting since then for compensation of loss. OIL on the other hand said that it will be paying compensation of 30,000 to each of the affected families and it will take nearly 6 months to restore the area, said the OIL spokesperson Hazarika.





Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal ordered a high level enquiry into the blowout by additional chief secretary Mahindra Singh and asked him to report within 15 days. 





2 officials has been suspended for alleged negligence of duty in the gas blowout.”The company is carrying out an internal inquiry and we have placed two officials responsible for the well under suspension,once the probe is over,we will take a final decision on their role,” the official told.





Further an environment activist filed FIR against OIL. He said that OIL’s statement made it clear that drilling operation had been outsourced without any preventive measure for blowout. 





Minister of petroleum and natural gas has also set up a 3 membered high level committee to look into the matter.





However a well controlled operation has been prepared by OIL to control the situation and the fire has been controlled but fire is still being released from the well 5 of Baghjan oil field which will take nearly 21 days to blaze off. 





Thanks for giving your precious time to go through my post. Read the links below for more informations.





OIL says extent of fire confined to well, Sonowal orders probe
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Petroleum minister orders probe into Baghajan well explosion
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Corona.
	


	
	

		
So today am going to talk about a different topic. Like we Indians are not taking this problem seriously.Corona is a fatal virus and once it reaches your locality it will bust and cause a huge destruction to everything. You will be dumbstruck and frightened being alone. Yes.. you have money and power but wait, this won’t help this time. If it somehow reaches your surrounding it will end up making the land deserted.



Its my cordial request to all of you. Please cooperate. Its not a vacation. Its not a thing to be chilled with. Its fatal and heavily dangerous even worse then a terror attack. You can party and play and have social gathering once the matter resolves. The government is trying to cope with it but it won’t be possible unless you do your part. Stay at home and try to make people understand to do the same. The whole world has to unite to fight with it.



Take care guys. Be safe and pray. Eat healthy and quarantine yourself.



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Once a township..
	


	
	

		

Today I am going to tell you about a place which in located in Hailakandi district of Assam.  










Being a girl of Assam that to from Cachar. Years back I had visited this place many a times. The place had a charm of its own. A total natural scenic beauty. It is a small township with a few people. A peaceful place to spent your holidays in. Most of the people of this place had their bread and butter from Hindustan paper mill, which was the only paper plant in Barak Valley.





But the actually story starts here. Today when I was passing through this place on train. I saw this place which has already lost its beauty.





The only reason of this situation is the closure of the paper plant which was their way of living. The place which used to be so beautiful has lost everything within a few years





Northeast needs attention towards this situation. Assam is lagging behind  in industrial side. Our place has no industry of its own for which most of the youngsters are bound to leave their hometown and move to some unknown place to start their living. Though its true that the state lacks communication but a few steps should be taken by the government for its growing and development.





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Is this what protection should look like?
	


	
	

		
    

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When I was scrolling down, I got this post and I was trilled.Like what is India upto? Is it going to be the statue capital of the world? Though the country has become so much unsafe for girls and that is what the government is doing for the safety of women. There should have been some strict implementations inspite of which the government is wasting the money on building statues. Its time for the country to stand together for saving it from being the rape capital of the world. Its good to decorate the states but the people within should be able to live safe and secured first and after that the beauty should be looked after.

	


	



		

	



	


	
	










	

		

	

		
		

		
		



		
	


			
		
			
	
	




 


		 	
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