To ensure equal opportunities for students, the Yogi Adityanath government launched the ‘Every Right for Every Child’ campaign on Saturday, centred around the theme of ‘equality and inclusion.’
This campaign, led by Power Angel and Bal Sansad, will encompass a range of activities daily till November 25 in all primary, upper primary, and Kasturba Gandhi schools.The event’s theme revolves around “Gender Equality: Providing equal opportunities for every student; Care and Support: Be a champion for every child in families, homes, schools, sports, careers, health care and child protection facilities, community, and public life.”
On November 18, as part of the campaign at the school level, significant activities were organised involving teachers, students, guest speakers, officials, and experts discussing laws, schemes, and benefits for children made by the state and central governments.
Similarly, on November 20, an event comprising quizzes, stories, poems, slogans, debates, science projects, handicrafts, songs, dances, plays, etc., on the subject of child rights will take place, combining entertainment and learning. Likewise, on November 21, activities related to the right to play, organising sports day, indoor and outdoor games, and checking children’s health, nutrition, and cleanliness will occur.
On November 22, under the leadership of Meena Manch and Power Angels, there will be street plays and programs related to student police cadets, scouts, and guides in schools and communities.
On November 23, activities such as paintings created by children for parents and the community, an art exhibition, a children’s fair, a child rights festival, and cultural programs will be showcased. Along with this, activities such as the Child Helpline, a career portal, mental health counselling, and a mock drill on cyber safety will be conducted.
A children’s film festival is set to take place on November 24, featuring an inspirational film each day. To inspire the children, guest speakers, including officers, doctors, engineers, police officers, athletes, or popular artists, will be invited to share their experiences and achievements.
