Children are the basis upon which the progress of a nation is dependent. Not only the nation, but the entire human race also depends on its generation. Their well-being and growth let the advancement of all humanity as a whole. The inheritance that we build is all in the hope that one-day future generations might gain the benefits of it. This is why each year we celebrate Universal Children’s Day, on November 20 to raise awareness about the rights of children. This is a way to ensure and to provide adequate education and care for all.
The day is marked across the world to promote the rights of children. It also promotes international unity and awareness for improving the children’s welfare.
Table Of contents:
- What is the history of Universal Children’s Day?
- Children’s Rights need to be protected at any cost.
- The organization that has taken remarkable steps in child welfare.
- Let no child be deprived of the right to education.
- Let no child struggle to survive.
- How can we build a strong and independent nation.
- A step taken to end the crime against children.
- The one who inspires everyone to do valiant acts of welfare.
- Conclusion
What is the history of Universal Children’s Day?
Universal Children’s Day focuses to create a day of international companionship and understanding between children all over the globe. This day is also marked to promote the objectives and aims of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child through activities and awareness.
In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly declared Universal Children’s Day on November 20th.
This day is also the anniversary of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Both the declaration and convention protect the human rights of children.
Children’s Rights need to be protected at any cost.
Every child regardless of family, nation, gender, caste, etc. deserves a childhood in all its fullness. The child should be surrounded by protective families and communities free from violence He should have all the basic opportunities as other children do.
The period of childhood is a time in which the human being is more vulnerable because they are not fully developed physically or mentally. Any mental or physical injury decides their adulthood. Moreover, the child requires certain attention and protection.
Poverty, exploitation, and violence have risked this childhood phase of many in both developed and developing nations. The plight of children is miserable in countries that are in a state of war.
During the pandemic, a crime against children has taken a disgusting form. Exploitation reached limits Moreover Hunger and poverty made many poor children suffer. Thus it is the need of the hour that children’s rights should be protected.
The organization that has taken remarkable steps in child welfare
The day is a call for the government of all the countries to work for the welfare of children. But it is not the responsibility of states only.
There are many NGO’s around the globe working to protect children from exploitation. India based Socio-Spiritual Organisation named Dera Sacha Sauda is working is leaving no stones unturned in making the world a better place to live for humanity. Dera Sacha Sauda works not only for India but in various other nations too.
Dera Sacha Sauda has done great a lot of effort in child welfare. From stopping crime against children to providing them a full facilitated life, the organization is taking novel initiatives.
So let us know more about the works done by the organization.
Let no child be deprived of the right to education.
Many children do not have the circumstances of a joyous childhood. When the parents are not able to carry the family, the children are forced to work and earn. Many have to go to work. and do not get a chance to attend schools.
Under the ‘Child Protection’ initiative, Dera Sacha Sauda strives to prevent child labor. Mass awareness campaigns are done against child labor.
The Volunteers sponsor their education and also provide free stationery, books, and uniforms to these poor children so that they can study without complications, especially in remote areas.
Dera Sacha Sauda has also laid the foundation of various educational schools and colleges in rural and urban areas. World-Class education and facilities for all-round development of children are provided free of cost for the poor and talented children.
Let no child struggle to survive.
In our country, poverty is a curse. There are millions of people and children who are below the poverty line. They are not able to arrange proper meals and sometimes drinkable water. In such conditions, children who are born in such families are generally malnourished and diseased. Besides Education is still a dream when the struggle to strive is a must.
Dera Sacha Sauda is doing every effort to improve the lives of such children. The volunteers build free houses for the poor, provide them shelter, clothes, and food. Free Ration is also distributed from time to time. Every effort is done by them to make the children independent.
The organization has made separate toy banks, cloth banks, and food banks at the block, district, state, and national levels. People donate their old clothes and toys here so that these can bring some smiles to the faces of these children.
How can we build a strong and independent nation?
A nation prospers when every citizen is educated and independent. If we spend our resources on providing free education to each and every child, the days are near when our country reaches heights of success.
Besides Guiding children in the right direction and building moral character is necessary. Saint Dr. MSG Insan in his holy Satsang guides children and parents with moral values that can build the high character and personality of the younger generation keeping them away from the world of various evils and crimes.
A step taken to end the crime against children.
Dera Sacha Sauda has urged people to demolish Child labor. Many people have pledged never to indulge in illicit activities like forced labor, prostitution, kidnapping, etc. Also, the volunteers try their best to protect the children. various exploitation. Children who have prey to the rackets of child labor and prostitution have been rescued from time to time and returned to their families.
The one who inspires everyone to do valiant acts of welfare
All the welfare activities conducted by Dera Sacha Sauda are under the supervision of Saint Dr.Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan. His holiness guides the organization from time to time to take appropriate steps for the welfare of the whole of humanity. Currently, about 134 humanitarian deeds are conducted by the Dera volunteers who are fully motivated by the teachings of their Spiritual Guru. Tons of Salutes to the Guru who filled such an act of courage for humanity among his devotees.
Conclusion
Let us all step forward to do every bit to protect children’s rights.
Writing credits: Lovepreet Arora
