On 4th march 2018 Vimukti with the
collaboration of like- minded NGOs from Raichur had press meet In
view of upcoming general and assembly elections; released a
manifesto for political parties, demanding adequate budgetary
allocation for issues related to children. It also includes measures
for protecting their rights. According to a status report on child
rights, investment and attention to ensure education to all children
is extremely low, infant mortality rate remains a concern and
India's performance in crime against children, child marriage, child
labour, child trafficking and child sex ratio is dismal. "Though
children find a place in party manifestoes, their share is confined
to only 5 to 13%," said the Mr. Jaysheel, Taluka Coordinator.
The organization will launch a campaign in the state during which
volunteers will approach political parties and request them to
include children-related issues in their manifestoes. "This is an
attempt to remind politicians and the powers that be of their
obligation towards protection and promotion of child rights," said
Fr. Sathish Fernandes Director VCT, Pothnal. The manifesto includes
fixing the age definition for all child-related legislations,
implementing and expanding the scope of right to education,
strengthening integrated child development services and reducing
infant mortality rate.
