Child rights and protection.

Every child has the right to health and life free from violence and abuse. Every year millions of children around the world are the victims and witnesses to physical sexual and emotional violence. Indian Studies report between 40-60% of children having been subjected to some or the other form of abuse. Child maltreatment is a huge global problem with a serious impact on the victims physical and mental health well being and development throughout their lives - and by extension on society in general. Whilst we recognize a child as an individual possessing rights it is imperative to have laws and procedures that operate in the best interest of the child and that protect every child from violation of their rights; thereby helping them become responsible citizens. (excerpt)