What is the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in ensuring child rights and safety

Understanding NHRC's responsibilities and measures taken to promote and protect child rights and safety in the country.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plays a crucial role in ensuring child rights and safety in India. Here are some of the key responsibilities and measures taken by the NHRC to promote and protect child rights and safety:
  • The NHRC ensures the implementation of various laws and policies related to child rights, including the Right to Education Act, Child Labour Act, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
  • The commission investigates complaints of violations of child rights and takes appropriate action against the perpetrators. It has the power to recommend compensation and other forms of relief to the aggrieved parties.
  • NHRC also conducts human rights training and awareness programs for various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, judicial officers, and civil society organizations, to build a culture of child rights and safety in the country.
  • The NHRC also collaborates with various government bodies, NGOs and other civil society organizations to implement programs for the protection and welfare of children.
  • The Commission has set up a child-friendly complaints and inquiry system, which is used to receive complaints from children or on their behalf, and officials are trained to interact with children in a sensitive and caring manner.
These measures taken by the NHRC have been instrumental in ensuring that children's rights and safety are protected in India.
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