RAIPUR
: The city's Jaistamb Chowk, Telibanda Talab shone blue to mark the
World Children's Day
on Saturday. Several other activities like #KidsTakeOver and 'Pandemic classroom' were organised as part of the week-long celebrations to promote
child rights
. The events were conducted by UNICEF in collaboration with the women and child development department.
State UNICEF chief Job Zachariah said that violence against children threatens not only children's survival and health but also their emotional well-being. Violence against children is widespread and remains a harsh reality for millions of children in India. Evidence shows that there is a rise in incidents of violence against children and calls for action to end it, he added.
In Raipur, Gadi Chowk, Jaistamb Chowk, 'Make in India' Chowk, Telibanda Talab and Bhagat Singh Chowk were lit in blue to make people aware of the child rights.
UNICEF put up imaginary 'pandemic classrooms' in several places in Raipur with empty classes, desks, and benches with unused bags and books. This is to highlight the learning crisis due to the closure of schools. These classrooms are set up near Telibanda pond and in three malls of Raipur. Meanwhile, in a symbolic step, children took over key offices and positions related to children in various places in Samagra Shiksha Mission, collectorates of Guarella-Pendra -Marvahi and Raigarh.
Students Sanjana, Neha, Aryan, Taniya, Khushi, Usha, Aanchal, Hansraj, Aakash took over as mission director, Samagra Shiksha Mission, additional SP, and district education officer in GPM district and at other institutions.
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