Thirty years ago, world leaders made a historic commitment to the world’s children by adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child – an international agreement on childhood. It’s become the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history and has helped transform children’s lives around the world. But still not every child gets to enjoy a full childhood. Still, too many childhoods are cut short. It is up to our generation to demand that leaders from government, business and communities fulfil their commitments and take action for child rights now, once and for all. They must commit to making sure every child, has every right (Source: UNICEF). Children are very active participants of positive change in family, schools and community. Children should be treated as assets of any society as highlighted in UNCRC. There are many highly skilled children who are taking action against human, environment and violence in general. However, often these children are not recognized by the mainstream leadership activities by any of the key actors. Meanwhile, violence against children is also escalating day by day in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, this situation requires child right based sensitization among all the actors of Puducherry and Tamil Nadu.

Who can apply?

Child Leader Awards

Child Leader Awards are regional Awards that are awarded to six children who are child rights defenders and excellent in exhibiting leadership skills in ensuring justice to children. Instituted by Trust for Youth and Child Leadership. Each award carries a citation and a trophy.

Mother Teresa Award

Children who are taking action against survival issues (Promotions of nutrients from anganvadies, registration of birth certificate for kids, providing shelter to destitute kids) of children in Puducherry Cuddalore, Villupuram and Chennai. To honor the children who promote peace, equality and social justice

Jeroo Billimoria Award

Children who are taking action against protection issues (child abuse, neglect, and exploitation) of children in Puducherry, Cuddalore, Villupuram and Chennai.

Malala Yousafzai Award

Children who are encouraging other children to participate in family, school, community and are also active members, leaders of children clubs / parliaments / panchayats. The child who promotes the education of other children.

Erik Erikson Award

Children who are rendering excellent service in encouraging other children’s development in education, sports and other artistic works. The children who are innovating in exhibiting their scientific temper.

Thanthai Periyar Social Justice Award

Children who are taking action against social injustice and working for the empowerment of historically marginalized, indigenous , and socially disadvantaged communities (disabled, transgender, SC, ST, MBC, OBC, minorities, migrants, etc.) and ensuring social justice in their initiatives.

DR. B.R. Ambedkar Equality Award

Children who are taking action against identity crisis and systemic discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, sexuality, place, race, disabilities etc., and ensuring equality by creating equal opportunities for vulnerable populations.

Abdul Kalam Eco-Friendly Child Leader Award

Children who are taking action against environmental injustice such as deforestation and saving natural resources of the community.

Nelson Mandela Communicator Award

Children who are effectively communicating about children’s accomplishments, success and various issues of children which leads to positive social transformation. The children who takes initiative to the development of community

Child Friendly Awards

Child friendly Awards are regional Awards that are awarded to six individuals / organisations who are child rights defenders and excellent in exhibiting leadership skills in ensuring justice to children in respective field ( Village/ School/ Family/ Police/ Teacher ). Instituted by Trust for Youth and Child Leadership. Each award carries a citation and a trophy.

Child Friendly Family Award

The family which ensures the child friendliness and encourage their children to participate in all family decisions.

Child Friendly School Award

The school which ensures child friendliness and encourage holistic child development in the school.

Child Friendly Village Award

The village/area which ensures child friendliness and encourages holistic child development at village.

Child Friendly Police Award

Police personnel who make space for the children to file their complaints in a friendly manner, who are sensitive to children’s vulnerability, who are also aware of Child rights and Child protection policy, constitutional guarantees related to children and are well versed with legal provisions for children for effective implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, Child Labour Act and other children’s legislations in their respective jurisdiction.

Child Friendly Teacher Award

Teachers who supportive to explore and express themselves, helping them to reach their highest potential and creating space for them to be unique. Teachers who promote and advocate children’s rights and work to prevent child abuse.

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