Tag: Child Rights

UN Declares November 27 Global Day to End Child Marriage; West Bengal Steps Up Prevention Efforts

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Kolkata: The global fight against child marriage received a major boost after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date has a special connection with India as it marks the launch of the ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ […]

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Iconic Kolkata Buildings Illuminate in Blue on World Children’s Day to Champion Child Rights

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Kolkata : Several iconic landmarks in Kolkata, including the Bidhan Sabha Bhavan (West Bengal Legislative Assembly) and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry building, were bathed in blue light to mark World Children’s Day and reaffirm the city’s commitment to protecting children’s rights and aspirations. Joining the initiative, the Kolkata Press Club and the […]

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