Blogs : Child Rights

#16DaysofActivism – Domestic Violence Against Girls in India

#16DaysofActivism – Child Marriage in India

#16DaysofActivism – Child Labour and Girls in India

#16DaysofActivism – Female Infanticide in India

16 Days of Activism Explained & the Railway Children India Support

Climate Change and Children: What Does COP29 Mean for Children?

#GirlsMatter – Brain, Brawn, and Ambition: How Susie Derkins Defines Modern Girlhood

#GirlsMatter—Young Girls Leading the Way for their Rights in India II

#GirlsMatter – Rethinking Gender Bias with an Ad and a Group of Adolescent Girls

Section 80G Explained- Boost Your Tax Savings with Eligible Donations

#WorldDreamDay – Unveiling the Hidden Wisdom of Childhood Dreams With Our Beloved Calvin & Hobbes

A Child Bride’s Quest for Education and Empowerment

#WorldWaterWeek – How Chandmari’s residents got respite from a brutal Water crisis

Understanding Mental Health in Youth – Insights from the Frontlines

Connecting to Social Schemes, Creating Lasting Impact – the Railway Children India Approach

#MenstruationMatters – No More Shackles and Shame

Steps to Shield Children from the Climate Change Crisis

MenstruationMatters – How a Period Song & Group Discussions are helping Girls understand their bodies

#ThankYouTeamRailwayChildrenIndia – Celebrating A Week of Gratitude from Parents, Neighbours & Well-Wishers

Climate & Children – 7 Inspirational Insta Handles of Generation Green

Climate & Children – Heatwaves & the Climate Crisis: An Intensifying Threat to Children

Climate & Children – Cli-Fi & Green Lit – New-Age Literature Genre for New-Gen Eco Warriors

Protection of Child’s Rights within the Family – Effective Practices & Challenges

#DayofPlay – How Childhood Play Builds Strong Minds

#DayofPlay – Playing it Safe? Addressing the Need for Safe & Accessible Play Areas

Karate, Computers & Community—Diverse Paths to Upskilling Children

Voices of Change – How a Group of Young Boys & Girls Made a Meaningful Impact to RCI’s School Admission Campaign

#MothersDay – Stories of RCI’s Community Interventions Bringing Happiness in the Lives of Mothers

Camps & Collaborations Lead the Way to a Health Transformation in Communities

The Story of Karate Training Upskilling At Risk Children Across Communities

How Sewing Machines & Parents Groups are Empowering Women in Communities

Safe Spaces & Tools of Empowerment – Adolescent Boys March Ahead

#StreetChildDay – HomeWork Not Done, Sanket Jumps On A Train To Escape His Father, Saved From Taking To Street Life

#StreetChildDay – Angry Teenage Girl Anjana Runs Away From Home, Rescued In The Nick Of Time

#StreetChildDay – Bringing Young Guru Back Home After He Was Kicked Out Of Work

FAQs on An Individual Care Plan—A Testament to the Belief of “Every Child Matters”

Peer-Led Life Skill Training – An Impactful Initiative in Communities

Destination Awareness – A Visual Chronicle of Railway Children India’s Awareness Campaigns

2023 in Retrospect – Unpacking the Year with News

#ChildSafeguarding – Bridging the Safeguarding Gap through Teacher Training

#Abhinandan – A Day to Celebrate the True Heroes and Child Rights Champions of the Indian Railways

A Know-How of the Impact of India’s Growing Population on its Children

Child Trafficking Demystified with Myths vs Facts

Climate Brides – Discourse on the Plight of the Planet and its Girls

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai—A Poignant Film and a Mirror to the Justice System for Children

An Interview with Project Lead, Rahis Salmani on our First-Ever Bus Terminal Project

“No abstract network or system protects children; people do” – In conversation with our Director & CEO Navin Sellaraju

These Myths Surrounding Child Safety Need Prompt Busting

A look at #ChildRights trends through the lens of The Economist

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly—All that Unfolded for India’s Children in 2022

#ClimateChange and its impact on India’s children

Child Rights Simplified – An Essential Read on #HumanRightsDay

#ChilhoodInFocus—Vicky Roy, A Child Of The Streets Leaves An Imprint On The World

#ChilhoodInFocus—Beyond Stills, Rohit Jain’s Clicks Are Untold Stories

#WorldPhotographyDay— Children and Child Rights Through the Lens of 7 Photographers.

URGENT: Please Help Us Reach Children & Families At Risk From Covid

This Month, That Year – A Pandemic Of Child Rights Violations

#TheTraffickingTrap – “Be Conscious, So That The Next Girl Does Not Go Missing!” In Conversation With Leena Kejriwal On Tackling Child Trafficking In India

#AYearThatWas – Inspiring Stories Of Children In 2020

#HumanRightsDay – The Bridge To ‘Human’ Rights

#HumanRightsDay – Child rights are human rights. Says who?

#BehindEveryFace – “I Had No Choice But To Drop Out Of School In The 9th Grade…But I Still Want To Study!” Says Suraj

#WorldDisabilityDay – Painting The Sky Green

#ChildhoodStories – When I Grow Up…

Meet Hitarth Sheth, A 17-Year-Old App Developer Who Aims To Make Education Accessible To All

#ChildhoodInCovid – Learning optimism from children

#BehindEveryFace – Childhood Has A Million Faces.

#WorldCitiesDay – Is Your City Child-Friendly?

#GirlsMatter – Titash Tells Us How A Misogynistic Mindset Affects Girls Today

#GirlsMatter – Taniya Gives Us Suggestions On How To Reduce Inequality In Education

#GirlsMatter – Akshat Darak Talks About Why We Haven’t Achieved Gender Equality

#GirlsMatter – Avanya Aggarwal Highlights How We Can Equip Girls From Domestic Violence

#GirlsMatter – Jahnavi Garg Illustrates The Need To Address Menstrual Hygiene

#GirlsMatter – Under A StreetLight

#GirlsMatter – Collective Action Saves A New Born Girl Abandoned At DSR Railway Station

#GirlsMatter – Young Girls Leading The Way For Their Rights In India

#BookReview – ‘Guthli Has Wings’ Familiarizes Children With The Concept Of Gender Identity

#GirlsMatter – Arushi Pant Speaks On Girls Engaged In Labour Work

#GirlsMatters – Campaigns Giving A Voice To Girlhood Issues

#GirlsMatters – The State Of Education For Girls In India

#GirlsMatter – How Can We Remove Barriers To Girls’ Education?

#GirlsMatter – “It’s A Girl!”

#GirlsMatter – Stay Tuned

#DaughtersDay – Why We Need To Act Now To Address Girl Child Issues In India

#WorldPhotographyDay – 7 Photographers Changing The Narrative On Child Rights

The Magic Of The Book – How Reading Shapes Childhoods

Cartoonist Satish Acharya’s Voice Of Support For The Rights Of India’s Children

#WhatsInAHeadline – 7 News Articles That Reflect The Impact Of Covid19 On Childhoods In India

#LeaveNoChildBehind – “We Need More Safe Shelter Homes Like Ours For Children!” Says Superintendent Of An Open Shelter Home In Salem

#LeaveNoChildBehind – Opening Doors For Children To A Home Away From Home

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis – Same Same But Different | Recognising & Working With Children With Disabilities During Covid

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis – Apu Das’s Photos Of Childhood Only Remind Us Of What Our Children Are Missing Today

#ChildhoodInCovid – The Shift In The Playing Field

Thorn Bushes Of Poverty

#WorldEmojiDay – Learning About Child Rights Through Emojis

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis -Will The Door Ever Open?

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis – The Narrative On Mental Health Needs To Change For Our Children Says Psychiatrist Dr.Paramjeet Singh

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis – 5 Mental Health Resources For Children & Families During Lockdown

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis – How Counselling Helped A Strained Father-Son Relationship During Lockdown

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis -Why We Need To Change The Culture Of Mental Health For Children

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis – 7 Youth Activists Share Their Personal Stories Of Battling Mental Health Issues Through Ted Talks

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis -“Mental Health Is A Priority” Say Children & Youth Through Their Lockdown Artwork

#ChildrenCopingInACrisis – What’s Worrying Children About Lockdown?

#NoChildShouldGoHungry – “Whenever I See My Grandson Hungry, My Heart Breaks.” – Sonu’s Story

#NoChildShouldGoHungry – Getting Emergency Food To Hakkim & His Family

#WorldRefugeeDay – Yearning For Home. 

#TheLabouringChildhood – “We Need WatchDogs For Child Labour” Says The Superintendent Of An Open Shelter Home In Salem

“The Problem Is How We Perceive Working Children.” – In Conversation With Ms. Kavita Ratna

#TheLabouringChildhood – Child Labour Is No Laughing Matter

#TheLabouringChildhood – What’s In The Fine Print?

#TheLabouringChildhood – ‘I Need To Earn Money To Pay For My Sister’s Wedding!” – Vinit’s Story

#TheLabouringChildhood – 7 Street Artists Take A Stand Against Child Labour

#TheLabouringChildhood – Turtle Walk

#TheLabouringChildhood – Children Take On Work To Fend Off Money Lenders

#TheLabouringChildhood – Photos Cannot End Child Labour, But Steve McCurry’s Photos Will Make You Question It.

Will You Spare Rs.120 To Feed A Child & His Parent Taking A Train Back Home?

“I Didn’t Expect Such Help In This Period Of Crisis After Bringing My Child Back Home.” – Abdul’s Mother

Our Everyday Heroes – Drawings From An Open Shelter Home In Tamil Nadu

What Do These 5 Photojournalists Have In Common Besides The Pulitzer Prize 2020?

“We Are Barely Managing Daily Food During The Crisis.” – The Story Of Chand & His Family

“I Felt Like I Will Never Be Able To Go Home Again!” – Sumit’s Story

In Conversation With Ravi Shanker – A Field Officer Turned Corona Warrior & His Experience With Reaching Out To Children.

“I Left Home Because My Parents Love My Brother More!” – Divakar’s Story

Visuals From A Visit To A Government School Turned Food Distribution Centre Through Money Sharma’s Viewfinder

Childhood Days In Quarantine Through Valeria Docampo’s Illustrations

From Social Distancing To Self-Isolation – What It Means For India’s Street Children

#BookReview – “My Hero is You” – How Kids Can Fight COVID19

COVID19 EMERGENCY APPEAL – Let’s Get To Children & Their Families Before The Virus Does!