The Print The words ‘child trafficking’ evoke an image of a clandestine, dark place veiled under bright city lights. A place where children enter trembling in fear and stay forever shrouded in despair. In our minds, this macabre image is associated with several concepts, which…

As per a recently released report by the UN, South Asia is home to 290 million child brides, which account for 45% of the global total. To enhance the perspective, around one in four young South Asian women were married or in union before their…

Dyslexia and related learning disabilities were taboo subjects until Taare Zameen Par hit the theatres. Here a mega movie star used the creative platform of storytelling to sensitize parents, teachers, peers, friends and the general populous about a veiled topic that got ridicule as reaction,…

Illustration – DNA Their count exceeds millions year after year, yet child labourers remain an inconspicuous part of our environment. Their tiny hands touch every element of our day-to-day life, right from the clothes we wear and the cars we drive to the bags we…

Afsar Khan, Programme Manager spends Saturday evenings with children in his community spreading awareness on their rights Going beyond harrowing images and videos of children engaged in tough labour is a sea of untouched facts and factors that push children and parents into the realm…

Illustration – Josh Kochran/ NY Times May. A month that is synonymous with summer vacations for children and parents in India. In addition to trips to the hometown or the annual hill station retreat, this month comprises a couple of significant dates for children—the International…

Saatchi Art Child labour is a global issue of concern, which enslaves millions of children worldwide. Behind closed doors and concealed supply chains, the small hands of children toil in hazardous conditions, when they should be grasping pencils or playing with their peers. Despite the…

Illustration by Olivia Newsome Animated movies are a phenomenal gateway to entertainment and education. Yes, education! Whether it was the outstanding alliance of a rat and a kitchen help in Ratatouille or the fantastic revelation of the workings of our mind in Inside Out, animated…

Ad by Delhi Police According to David Ogilvy, founder of the legendary Advertising Agency, his contemporary, Howard Gossage once said “Advertising justifies its existence when used in the public interest—it is much too powerful a tool to use solely for commercial purposes.” When it comes…