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Young Voices National Report (15 States, nearly 2500 young people): Submission to the Task Force examining age of marriage and other concerns, July 2020
Posted on July 25, 2020
On June 23rd, 2020, it was learned that the Ministry of Women and Child Development of Government of India had set up a Task Force …
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Ten questions addressed to the Government of Karnataka which has taken a decision to postpone the Grama Panchayat Elections: Grama Panchayat Hakkottaya Andolana
Posted on May 16, 2020
Grama Panchayat Hakkottaya Andolana 14-05-2020 The State Government has taken a position that it is impossible to conduct elections for the Grama Panchayats now. When …
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On the occasion of the National Child Labour Day, April 30th, 2020: Listening directly to the concerns of members of Bhima Sangha, a union of working children and adolescents
Posted on April 30, 2020
On the occasion of the National Child Labour Day, April 30th, 2020: Listening directly to the concerns of members of Bhima Sangha, a union of …
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The Concerned for Working Children’s multi-pronged response to COVID – 19 pandemic crisis situations
Posted on April 22, 2020
Responding to COVID-19 The Concerned for Working Children, May 1st, 2020 www.concernedforworkingchildren.org The Concerned for Working Children (CWC) is renowned for its work in …
Read morePetition for Corona pandemic response required from the Government of Karnataka: The way ahead
Posted on April 02, 2020
For the Favour of Publication: PROTECTING AND UPHOLDING THE RIGHTS OF THE MOST VULNERABLE From the Concerned for Working Children Ten days into the lockdown in …
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The Vision of Gram Swaraj remains a mirage in Karnataka – The Government retracts its legislative commitment to Grama Swaraj with its proposed amendments
Posted on March 24, 2020
The government of Karnataka has presented its proposed amendments to the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayati Raj Act, 1993, to the Legislative Assembly. It is …
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Applauding the State Officials who speedily responded to children and community members severely affected by floods, lack of livelihoods and housing
Posted on February 24, 2020
The 2019 floods have resulted in a devastating loss to several regions in North Karnataka and the children and their communities affected by floods and heavy …
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Fact-finding visits to the flood-affected areas in Bagalkot district to expose the violations of the rights of children and their affected families
Posted on December 21, 2019
Team CWC visited 7 flood-affected Panchayats – Gulgal Jambagi, Vantigodi, Baragi (Mudhol Tq), Kudalasangama, Hiremagi (Hunugund Tq), Pattadakallu, Aihole (Badami Tq) to learn about ground …
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Fact finding visits to flood-affected areas in Belagavi district to expose violations of the rights of children and affected families
Posted on December 20, 2019
The Concerned for Working Children visited 2 out of the 4 taluks, that were severely affected by the flood: Hukkeri, Chikkodi, Khanapur and Gokak. Our …
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Bhima Sangha urges the local governments of Bellary district and the State government of Karnataka that they must listen to the issues faced by working children and their communities and respond proactively
Posted on December 20, 2019
CWC Mid Year Annual Retreat: Venue, Bellary: September 2019 CWC conducted its mid-year Retreat in Huvinahadagali taluk, Bellary district during September 2019. It was designed …
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