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US report exposes arbitrary detention of Uyghurs, other Muslim minority gr
Updated : 2 years ago IST
From criminal prosecution of journalists to the prohibition of independent trade unions, the findings underscore a troubling pattern of oppression and injustice.
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Chinese govt arbitrarily detains over 1 mn Uyghurs, members of other Musli
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Chinese government has arbitrarily arrested and detained over one million Uyghurs and members of other predominantly Muslim minority groups from 2017 to 2023, according to a report released by the United States.
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"Political Parties should refrain from using children in political campaig
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Election Commission of India on Monday said that Political Parties should refrain from using children in election campaigns in any form whatsoever including the distribution of posters/pamphlets or participation in slogan shouting, campaign rallies, election meetings, etc.
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Delhi HC approves suggestion for financial assistance, recovery of back wa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
NGOs and Vigilance Committees shall extend all coordination and assistance in providing information concerning bank account details and other relevant documents and records of rescued children or those of their parents or guardians, stated the bench.
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Assam: SPs, SDPOs meet children to raise awareness about child rights, saf
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Superintendent of Police, Sub-Divisional Police officer and Officer in charge across Assam met children on Wednesday to spread awareness on Child Rights, Safety and Security.
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Afghanistan: Amid child labour crisis, woman in Bamyan offers free educati
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Amid the massive humanitarian crisis and child labour problem in Afghanistan, a woman has come up with the initiative of offering free education to children in Bamyan province, Khaama Press reported on Wednesday.
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DCW rescues 14-year-old girl from child labour in Greater Kailash
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The rescue operation, conducted in collaboration with local authorities, has shed light on the ordeal faced by the young girl in the Greater Kailash-1 area. The DCW's intervention came on the heels of a complaint lodged by the organization 'Silver seven,' which highlighted the situation of t
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Chennai-based child rights advocate wins US' Iqbal Masih Award
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Lalitha Natarajan has worked throughout her career as a lawyer and activist to apply rights-based approaches to child labour. As a leader in the fight to end exploitative child labour in southern India, she identifies child victims of trafficking, specifically bonded labour, assisting in
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Child labourers increasing in Afghanistan, says International Labour Organ
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The United Nations had organised a gathering in Kabul to mark World Day Against Child Labour under the title of "Social Justice."
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Govt made several provisions in budget to realize vision of making Himacha
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A special session for children was organized on 'World Day against Child Labour' at Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, Shimla on Monday.
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"Children belong to schools and playgrounds, not to factories": Ayushmann
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
On World Day Against Child Labour, actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who has always been vocal about children's rights and is a National Ambassador of UNICEF came forward to raise awareness to eradicate child labour in India.
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Himachal Assembly to hold 'Baal Satra' to mark World Day Against Child Lab
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly will organise a "Bal Satra" (Children's Session) on June 12 to mark World Day Against Child Labour, officials said, adding that 68 participants have been elected as legislators for the mock session.
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